Pan American Concerned Citizens Action League, Inc.
Honoring Outstanding Men & Women for their Exemplary Service
OCTOBER 21, 2017 RAMADA PLAZA NEWARK HOTEL 160-A FRONTAGE ROAD, NEWARK, NJ 07114
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Pan American Concerned Citizens Action League, Inc. (PACCAL) is a 501(c3) non-profit organization and holds the distinction of being the only Asian provider Agency recognized by the Hudson County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Office on Aging. Standing in the 1970s, there was an influx of Filipino immigrants to the State of New Jersey and because of proximity to New York City, Jersey City attracted many new immigrants. In fact, in the early 1990s, Jersey City has the largest concentration of Filipinos in the State of New Jersey. Filipino professionals in various fields of education, medical, engineering, business, and other professionals started calling Jersey City home thereby contributing to the economic renaissance of Jersey City. Filipinos started organizing the community but while there were numerous Filipino organizations in Hudson County most of them are focused on helping the Philippines. Linda Mayo, the first Asian elected official in Hudson County and former Jersey City Deputy Mayor recognized the need for a culturally competent non-profit organization. Linda Mayo pioneered the founding of PACCAL with the help of a group of World War II veterans headed by the late Sir Col, Mariano S. Aureus. Linda Mayo held the position of PACCAL, president for twelve years and since then became the Executive Director implementing programs and services. Linda Mayo is also the founder and former president of the Ladies for Rizal, Inc., New Jersey Chapter, USA an official affiliate of the “Kababaihang Rizalista, Inc.,” an international organization with headquarters based in the Philippines. The first issue tackled by PACCAL is housing for Filipino seniors. They helped seniors in the process of applying in different Jersey City Senior Housing buildings. The first successful applicants PACAL helped in Harborview Senior housing were WWII veterans and through them other Filipinos followed suit. PACCAL was the first support group of PAVO, Inc. in its fight for equity and continues to help the veterans up to the present day. Next project was voters’ registration and citizenship drives to empower the Filipino community. PACCAL also is very proud that when Sir Dennis Hayes was the Director of the Jersey City Public Library, together with Lady Linda Mayo, they worked from 1994 - 1996 to build a collection of 500 Philippine books in the Jersey City Public Libraries. The collection ranges from current form of government and economy to history, culture, arts, and heritage. PACCAL Neighborhood Center has been a haven for Filipinos in Jersey City needing information and referrals to City & County government services as well as other provider service agencies. Some of the services are information and referrals on senior entitlements; referrals to affordable medical check-ups and health services; social and recreational activities for seniors; youth classes on Philippine history, values & culture, and folk arts programs; substance abuse education & prevention; domestic violence prevention; educational forums and workshops or youth and family. PACCAL has also helped many Filipino women who are victims of domestic violence. PACCAL is a member of the Hudson County HIV/AIDS Planning Council with voting members since 2001 and has an HIV/AIDS outreach and support group. PACCAL is the current recipient of grants from the City of Jersey City, Division of Community Development; Hudson County Office on Aging, Department of Health and Human Services, Hudson County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs, Office of Tourism Development. PACCAL is a community partner of Asian American Federation for the US CENSUS 2010 and NUY-Project AsPIRE and Kalusugan Coalition in the study of hypertension in the Filipino Community in Jersey City. PACCAL’s by line: If you need help and don’t know what to do, call PACCAL.
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Promote the development of New Jersey residents and communities, primarily Asian-Americans, by providing a comprehensive access to health and human services initiatives.
CULTURAL To provide New Jersey’s Filipino and Asian heritage through culturally competent and community needs based programs and initiatives
PACCAL NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER SERVICES • • • • • •
Referrals and information on senior entitlements Social and recreational activities for seniors Youth classes on Philippine History Cultural and folk arts programs Substance abuse prevention program HIV/AIDS Outreach and support group
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Domestic Violence prevention Voters’ Registration and Citizenship Drives Referrals to affordable medical check-ups, and health services Philippine books and videos available for lending Health fairs Basic computer tutorials
TARGET POPULATION Economically disadvantaged and deprived, at-risk youth, victim of abuses, troubled families, the elderly and the handicap, difficult-to-reach communities, and newly arrived immigrants
SENIOR OUTREACH PROGRAM PACCAL’s Healthy Aging Program is partly funded by Hudson County Department of Health and Human Services, Offices on Aging.
HEALTHY AGING PROGRAM PACCAL’s Healthy Aging Program is partly funded by a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) from the City of Jersey City, Department of Community Development.
Activities include: Fandangorobics to keep participants fit and healthy with light exercise (akin to Tai Chi) and line dancing instructions. Socials and recreational activities for seniors to diminish their isolation and loneliness.
COMMUNITY PARTNERS Hudson County HIV/AIDS Planning Council, Jersey City Free Public Library Community Awareness Series, Filipino American National Historical Society of NJ (FANHS NJ), Ladies for Rizal, Inc. New Jersey Chapter
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Pan American Concerned Citizens Action League 380 Monmouth St., Jersey City, NJ 07302
To all the women of the world, Mabuhay! Today’s generations, more than ever, has accorded women the very role they were made to play, had gradually developed distinct images they were created for, and finally given the due recognition From whatever accomplishments they achieved.
Greetings! PACCAL joins the international celebration of March as Women’s History Month and honors Filipino American Women and women of diverse ethnicities in New York and New Jersey. The tradition started in 1975 when the United Nations began its celebration of International Women’s Day on March 8th. PACCAL started the celebration in the year 2000and spearheaded honoring Filipino and other Asian women for their achievements in their various fields of endeavors. Since then, we have consistently honored Asian women and other ethnicities through our Most Influential Women and Women of Achievements Awards. PACCAL awardees are the “crème dela crème,” the best of the very best in their own fields of expertise. They are business entreprenuers, doctors, nurses, community servants, accountants, educators, lawyers, government officials, in arts & music. They are seniors who have contributed excellently to their communities and mothers whose sacrifices to make their children fulfill their dreams are phenomenal. As the saying goes: “the hands that rock the cradle rules the world!” What more can be said of the women who makes history everyday? Let us all be together in saluting PACCAL’s very own Influential Women & Women of Achievements and shout a rousing: “MABUHAY!” From the bottom of my heart, I am thankful to all our awardees, their families and friends for their generous support and their presence today. I am very grateful to the excellent Committees and PACCAL officers & volunteers for their tremendous sharing of their excellent talents and sacrifices are truly commendable. My hat is off to all of you!
No longer regarded as a member of the weaker sex or an exponent the secondary gender, the woman of today have successfully reached the level of equal footing with men… and had eventually proven their capability in every field where former excel. To celebrate and duly acknowledge women’s strong social influence, the month of March was globally earmarked for their exalted identity – hence, this event… the Women’s History Month! It’s an honor and privilege to, once again, chair this prestigious occasion as we honor the hardworking women who painstakingly climb the ladder and reached that goal they have been aiming for. It is through this humble way that we in PACCAL extend our own share to recognize and declare the impressive empowerment of women. To this year’s PACCAL WHM awardees, accept my heartfelt “Congratulations!” for uplifting the very essence of womanhood. You are all living examples of what hard work and determination could do to realize the dreams that were merely chased and obsessed. May your achievements be guiding legacy to inspire those who look up and walk behind you. Here’s a grand toast to our awardees, to our tireless supporters and honorable guests! Bottoms up and imbibe the spirits of inspiration to the last drop and hold high that flaming torch of success to herald a victory worthy of this remarkable celebration. A pleasant evening to all.
Linda Mayo
BOBBY T. YALONG EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
LINDA MAYO FOUNDER EMERITUS
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Pan American Concerned Citizens Action League 380 Monmouth St., Jersey City, NJ 07302
Dear Friends,
Dear Friends, I take pride in congratulating PACCAL’s Most Influential Women and Women of Achievements honorees. They are an inspiration and worthy of emulating! I thank them and their families and friends for the wonderful and dedicated support in making this event a huge success. PACCAL is a trailblazer in Jersey City in honoring Filipino women and their achievements. I am glad that as a woman, I am at the helm of this organization as its president. I am proud to say that all the PACCAL past presidents are all women. I still have to see a man to accept the challenge of becoming PACCAL’s president. To that, I am committed in bringing the services of PACCAL for the good of our community. PACCAL is a pioneer in assessing and/or addressing the health and human service needs of the Filipino community in Jersey City. I would like to thank and recognize the dedicated Committees for their untiring efforts for the success of our celebration. The officers and volunteers worked so well together like no other. Again, thank you and God Bless!
RAMONA GAPASIN PRESIDENT October 2017, New Jersey
I’m deeply honored to have been given the opportunity to chair PACCAL’s 2017 Silver Founding Anniversary. I met this organization and its people back in 2010 volunteering for Santacruzan, a partnership program they have with the main organizer Catholic Action of Mary. From then on, I started attending their other projects and programs geared towards the community like the Kapihan with the Veterans, Youth Education activities, Christmas programs, etc… As I became more active with the Junior Chamber International (JCI), a young-professional organization, I look upon PACCAL’s directions and learn from them the varying knowledge of running a good non-profit organization. Through its monthly meetings where we discuss budgets and treasury, updates of its ongoing projects and programs, bidding of new ideas and projects that would cater to new needs, and many more, I gained more experience and the resilience of character through its own organization challenges. On my 7th year as a young PACCALITE, I encourage parents to invite their children. Bring them to community activities; let them experience what it is like to be part of helping the community as this will help them and the community to be stronger. To the young professionals, you are the future leaders of our community. Like you, I have my own passions and priorities, but through time management, taking an hour on some days of the week won’t hurt if you wish to have a better surrounding and better future for your kids. Let’s work together and find solutions that will remain sustainable for our future and the future of the world. As the chair for this year’s event, I congratulate all the exceptional men and women we are honoring today. Thank you for your acceptance of being honored, as your stories may be the inspiration for the others looking for the heroes in their local community. To all our distinguished guests, sponsors, donors, family, friends, guests, leaders, and volunteers… many thanks for continuing to support this wonderful endeavor. It is through these activities that we get to meet these wonderful people in our community, and the proceeds to help the programs and projects of PACCAL. I anticipate a great night for all. And my utmost thanks again.
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RIA SERRANO EVENT BALL CHAIRPERSON
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LINDA MAYO
Founder
LEONY GAMBOA
Lead CHW
BOBBY T. YALONG
Executive Director
HERBERT MAGTOTO VES MEDINACELLI
CHW
Outreach Worker, CHW
VIRGIE ALVAREZ
ANNIE TAN
Fiscal Officer
TINO CAPILI
Cultural & Arts Consultant Arts Consultant
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RICK RESPICIO
Outreach Coordinator CHW
SUSAN LIGUORI
CHW
ANJELICA BAQUIRAN
Youth Coordinator
BING ANTONIO
JOSE G. RED
JOSE SANTILLAN
Senior Program Adviser
Senior Program Adviser
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LINDA MAYO
Founder
BOBBY T. YALONG
Executive Director
MAE LEGASPI
Recording Secretary
ANTHONY BAUTISTA
Director
President
MARILOU SONGCO
Corresponding Secretary
LUZ BURKE
Director
ROSE P. JAVIER
Adviser
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RAMONA GAPASIN
ROLLIE JAVIER
VP for Operations
BECKY SAMANYAPHON JUJO CONOL
Treasurer
ARMAN DAVID
Director
BETTY BUENVIAJE
Adviser
JOEY MAYO
Exec Vice President
Asst Treasurer
HERMIE GARCIA
Director
MARIETA LAMAR
VP for Development
CLARA HAYES
Auditor
HELEN SANTILLAN
Director
RIA SERRANO
Director
LUMEN CASTANEDA DENNIS HAYES
Adviser
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Healthy Heart, Healthy Family Program
Leadership Seminars
Santacruzan Street Fair (in Partnership with Main Organizer Catholic Action of Mary)
Santacruzan STX5K
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Fandangorobics
Summer Youth Workshop
Filipino History Month
Membership Meeting and Member’s Birthday Celebration
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Past Pres Lumen Castenda, Event Chair Ria Serrano, Pres Ramona Gapasin, Honorary Chairpersons Elsa Mole-Lambert, Myrna Bautista, Joycelyn Aligarbes, Dr. Cris Ayroso, Founder Linda Mayo
Ms. Linda Mayo AARP Award Recipient
Band of Brothers Honoree - Band
Guest of Honor Consul Arman Talbo Philippine Consulate General
Ria Serrano Chairman
Guest Entertainer
Reception (Arman David, Maria Nucum, Maricar Taino Joyce Andes-David) - 15 -
Guest of Honor Rolando Lavarro Jersey City Council President
Dennis Hayes Invocation
Bryan Magsayo Honoree – Youtube Sensation
Fiorello Salvo & Amira Allah Emcees
Sheena Daminar Zamora Honoree - Entertainment
Event Escorts for the Gala Event
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DR. CRIS AYROSO
2017 HONORARY CHAIRPERSON Dr. Cris is a member of American Dental Association, NY County Dental Society, Greater New York Dental Convention, Eastern Association of Filipino Dentists in America, Academy of General Dentist, American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry. Aside from being busy in his daily business, Dr. Cris volunteers for several years in the Greater New York Dental Conventions and on charity works given by Regional Dental Societies. And back home in the Philippines, he engages in Dental and medical mission. He has served in Benguet, Baguio, and Metro Manila.
ELSA MOLE-LAMBERT
2017 HONORARY CHAIRPERSON Elsa Mole Lambert was born and raised in Manila, Philippines. She is very active in the Filipino Community in the Tri State Area. Assisted in the NaFFAA Youth Leadership Camp that, was spear headed by the late Marlene Stearns with the cooperation of Philippine American Association in Connecticut (PAAC). Was one of the co-founder of Connecticut Association of Filipino American Families Inc. (CAFFAF). While in CAFFAF, Elsa organized the Santa Cruzan for six consecutive years. She has also participated in the pilgrimage to the Holy Land with Father Cyrus Bartolome. Elsa is very active in the Filipino Community Tri State Area, She assisted in the NaFFAA Youth Leadership Camp with the Philippine American Association in Connecticut. And she is also one of the co-founder of the Connecticut Association of Filipino American Families Inc which allowed her to organize the SantaCruzan for six years.
MYRNA BAUTISTA
2017 HONORARY CHAIRPERSON Born and raised in Malasique, Pangasinan with Bachelor degree in Nursing. Married to Anthony Bautista for 33 years. Blessed with 2 beautiful children Andrew Martin and Andrea May, both successful in the chosen career. Happy grandma to 9 months old baby Scarlett Rosalie. Her favorite motto is Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but is rising every time we fall Confucius..
JOYCELYN ALIGARBES
2017 HONORARY CHAIRPERSON Joy Sanchez Aligarbes hails from Iloilo City, Philippines . A graduate of UP in the Visayas and West Visayas State University . She is Registered Nurse by profession and currently works in Jacobi Medical Center as a Supervisor of Nursing and a Medical Biller in a physician's office. Jocelyn or Joy is an active participant in the community in fundraising efforts especially in PIDCI where she is currently the chairman of 2017 Mr. Kalayaan. She has been crowned by organization as Performing Arts Philippines Incorporated, Federation of Philippine Societies and Philippine Fiesta to name a few. But Joy’s devotion is in her nursing field where she is a registered nurse and currently works in Jacobi Medical Center as a Supervisor of Nursing and a Medical Biller in a physician’s office. Besides being crowned Mrs PAFCOM 2015 and in other beauty pageants ,( PIDCI Mrs Kalayaan Fil Am 2012 , Mrs PAPI 2014, Mrs Philippines Federation of Phil societies of NJ 2013 , Mrs Phil Amerian USA 2015 , Hermana Mayor Philippine Fiesta 2015 ) and have sent shoes to school children in the rural areas in the Philippines thru the org UNIFFIED , she is also an active Participant in all community fundraising events .especially in PIDCI where she is the elected secretary and chairman of Mrs. Kalayaan 2017 committee . On her free time she loves to read , dance and travel.
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ERLINDA CONTRERAS Honoree as a Health Care Provider Linda was born in July of 1947 in Hermosa Bataan Philippines. She was the oldest of four other sibling. She married Leonardo Contreras and they have three children Lizelle, Lilybeth, Lawrence In 1978 she packed up her entire family moved to the United States. Linda worked as a waitress and eventually ran a small Chinese Restaurant called Peking Palace for 15 years. After a change in the economy Erlinda recognized the need to move to a better opportunities for family, she move to Greenwich Connecticut and began working as a caregiver for the elderly and eventually a nanny for several families. In this position, she helped raise the children of family and now are beautiful young adults. She is an active member in Filipino Womens Club of Connecticut where she has been awarded as us Mrs Luzon U.S.A in 2006, Vice president of the FWCC 2007 -2009, and become a treasure of the FWCCon 2009 -2011. . Erlinda she became Mrs Garden State in NJ. in 2016. She is an outstanding women has not only because she raise children of other families but also three beautiful children of her own. Her oldest daughter Lizelle is married to Jose Bonifacio. She is a nurse and a mother to her first grandchild Chloe. Her second daughter Lilybeth is a certified accupational theraphist and has two beautiful daughter Sophia and Isabella. Her youngest and only son is a Doctor and his a professor at Touro University Nevada. He married Kendra Contreras and has two children Grace and Elias.
MILA AGUAS Honoree for Education Mila "Miles" Muli Aguas is a 36-year teaching veteran, having taught for 24 years in the Philippines and embarking on her 12th year of accomplished teaching of Special Education at Mary Ann Winterling School in Baltimore City Public Schools (BCPSS). Miles has a degree in Bachelor of Science in Education and a Masters in Values Education, Guidance and Counseling and Special Education. She is married to Dr. Rodel Divino Aguas, who is also an educator. She was the first teacher of her three daughters: Frances Claire, a Speech Teacher; Myla Pauleene, an IT Specialist; and Vikkijoan, a Medical Technologist. Prior to her migration to the United States, she was an Education Supervisor at the Division of the City of San Fernando, Pampanga and a University Professor at the University of the Assumption, in the city of San Fernando, Pampanga. Back then, she was very much involved with community services such as organizing outreach activities to orphanages, home for the aged, advocating for children's rights, leading the Christian Family Movement and an active member of the Commission on Family and Life of the Archdiocese of San Fernando, Pampanga. Miles currently serves as the president of the Filipino Educators in Maryland (FilEd-MD). Under her very able leadership, FilEd has seen a well-attended Fiesta Filipiniana, which honors the achievements of Filipino teachers across the state of Maryland; hosted the inaugural Laro ng Lahi in Baltimore for the purpose of passing on to the next generation a piece of the Filipino culture; and witnessed the edition of the FilEd Newsletter come to fruition. With her guidance, the active involvement of the FilEd members is on the rise as evidenced by the renewed interest in the ID system, that will provide perks and discounts to members from our partner establishments; and the creation of different committees to better serve FilEd members. As a teacher in Baltimore City Schools, Miles has shown a true commitment to improving the lot of the students entrusted in her care. She is actively engaged in the Instructional Leadership Team, Student Support Team, Child Study Team, Achievement Committee, Parent-Teacher Council, and Attendance Committee. As a way of paying forward for all her successes and achievements, she has also attended to the consistent implementation of Balik Aral to the Division of the City of San Fernando, to whose mobile library Miles has donated numerous books. She also donated school supplies and resource materials to selected public schools in the Philippines. Abroad, she has helped establish an effective support system for the Kapampangan organization here in Baltimore. With her Kapampangan group, she is helping newly arrived Filipinos in the USA by providing them the support they need. She led a campaign in helping the seafarers stranded here in Baltimore. Under her initiative, with the support of the Fil- Ed officers and the cooperation of the members of the organization, the stranded seafarers were provided with their needs such as comforters, winter clothes, heaters, food, and water. Miles works tirelessly with other affiliate organizations within the Archdiocesan Filipino Council, particularly in its Committee on Faith and Leadership and as Cluster Representative (Civic and Culture). Most recently, Miles’ efforts have been recognized with a prestigious distinction of Saints Philip and James’ 2016 Catechist of the Year by Archbishop of Baltimore. She was conferred the award "The Most Influential Teacher of the Year 2016" by the United Federation of Fil-Am Educators, Inc. (UNIFFIED). Miles is a constant migrant teacher advocate. She works closely with the school district and the Baltimore Teachers Union to make sure migrant teachers become permanent residents and eventually become citizens of USA. She looks up to Jesus Christ as her model teacher and leader. Daily, she wants to make difference in the lives of her students and work for their best interest. And as a Christian leader, she wants nothing but the best for the people she serves.
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JOHN DOMINGO Honoree as an Entrepreneur John Domingo emigrated from the Philippines to America when he was 14 years old along with his family hoping to live that American Dream. Seeing his family struggle every day working 12 hours a day, he decided to work multiple jobs while in high school, then college. After college, he started building his business with Premier Financial Alliance & became the youngest Qualified Field Director in the company at the age of 22. In just 3 years with the company, he is now running seven offices across the country from NY, NJ, MD, VA, & CA. Not only he was able to make money for his family& to retire his mother but he was able to help hundreds of aspiring entrepreneurs across the country to build their own business. He has earned multiple awards in the past 3 years & has developed lots of professionals to do the same. He was also awarded by Washington DC Attorney General in 2016 with The Right Direction Award for inspiring Entrepreneurs in the DMV area. He has the passion to help people achieve success & financial freedom with utmost integrity.
ERLINDA CONSUL Honoree as a Medical Technologist Those of you who know Erlinda Consul know that she lives a life of immense devotion, she is devoted to her word, her friends, and most of all her family. Erlinda is the fifth child of ten children to Attorney Florencio Domingo, an English Teacher. She was born in Iligan City but raised in Manila, Philippines. She married her high school sweetheart, Antonio Consul, at a tender age of 18 and started their family soon after. I t was her family’s welfare that otivated her o pursue her Bachelor of Science degree in Medial Technology from the University of Santo Tomas. Shortly after graduating she was able to get a Medical Technologist position at Jose Reyes Memorial Medical Center in Santa Cruz, Manila where she worked for several years. In 1982, in order to ensure a better life for her young family which now consisted of three children, Katherine, Mark, and Michelle, she made the difficult decision to work overseas in Saudi Arabia. She worked for several years at King Fahad Hospital at Al Baha which was run by American Medical and also at Dr. Erfan and Bagedo Hospital in Jeddah. It was a very difficult time since she was separated from her family. She made the most of this difficult situation that she was able to provide more for her family. She made the most of this difficult situation by engaging in activities outside her normal duties and helped organize and provide entertainment programs for the hospital staff even sharing her artistic and musical talents on occasion. It was also during this time that she was able to form life-long friendship she maintains up to this day. Although she longed to be with her family, she continued to work overseas for several years knowing that her sacrifice will provide a better future for her family. Ro 1988, the experience she gained from working in Saudi Arabia and their modern technology allowed her to obtain a vista to work in the United States. She worked the night shift in Barnert Hospital in Peterson, New Jersey which allowed her to study during the day in order to earn her certificates with the American Society of Clinical Pathologies and the National Certification Agency. Her managers describer her at a very capable experienced technologist displaying exceptional expertise at the bench in the various areas of the department, performing her tasks conscientiously and with precision. It was until 1992 that her most ardent wish came true which was when she was finally able to bring her family here in the United States. Reuniting with her family reinvigorated her and pushed her to work even harder, sometimes, working two to three jobs between Barnert Hospital, Hackensack, UMC Mountainside Clara Mass Medical Center and Wayne General Hospital. As evidence of her hard work she was awarded Medical Technologist of the Year at Clara Mass Medical Center. In later years she’s been able to enjoy the fruits of her labor. Erlinda and her husband Antonio loves t experience new laces and have been fortunate enough to travel to several US sates.
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EVANGELINE LAZARO Honoree as a Faith Based Advocator Evangeline, or Vangie for short, is a mainstay volunteer at St Patrick's Cathedral and Holy Name of Jesus Church’s. She volunteers at soup kitchen, Goodies &Sandwich program for Thursday Homeless. She collects eyeglasses for visually impaired, participates for the Feeding for Rescue Mission during Thanksgiving Day and a volunteer for San Lorenzo Ruiz and 1st Filipino Martrys. Vangie is also in the Committee for Feast celebrations. With her work, Vangie continues her mission to help the underprivileged individuals. Her professional background started as receving her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education (BSEED) National Teachers College Masteral Degree major in General Administration and Supervision(Undergraduate) MLQU; Head Teacher, PHL. Chinese Christian School-Binondo, Manila, Teacher at LIBIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LIBIS, QC; BATINO ELEM.SCHOOL SPED CENTER PROJECT 3,QC, Current President- Cavinti,Laguna USA(CLUSA), Cavinti Laguna Overseas Teachers Association(CLOTA), NY Manhattan Circle(former NY Manhattanites Lions Club), Adviser : Book Lovers Club International Agencies recipients of the Club : Conjoined Twins Carl and Clarence Aguirre, Club 1st project assisting the twins until now, Tahanang Walang Hagdan, mEMMAUS Childrens Home Foundation-Montalban, Rizal; Florence Nightingale Nursing Home in NYC; Vacation for the Blind, Empire Speech Hearing Impaired; Kanlungan ni Maria Outreach Improvement and Restoration project of the Transfiguration Church; Slippers,Coloring Books,School supplies in different Barangays of Cavinti,Laguna Vangie says, “It is indeed an Honor to be recognized by this prestigious organization celebrating milestone of 25 years of commitment and dedication of community service. This inspires us to go on with our mission to help the underpriviledge human beings on earth.I am pleased and honored to accept this Award wholeheartedly and be part of their worthy mission as well. Thank you very much PACCAL ! ..
RICHARD RILLERA Honoree as a Media Practitioner Ricky Rillera is the executive editor of the Philippine Daily Mirror, an online digital newspaper, and the current president of the Filipino American Press Club of New York, Inc. (FAPCNY). He was a recipient of the Mabuhay Award conferred by the National Association of Filipino Americans (NAFA) in 2006 “in recognition of his role as a newspaper columnist in discussing issues of concern to Filipino Americans, leadership, outstanding service, commitment and invaluable contribution to the Filipino American community.” In 2007, Region 1 of the National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) recognized the Filipino Express, for the role which Ricky had as a newspaper columnist and a general reporter in which he boldly and courageously commented and reported on the inappropriate and disgraceful activities of leaders of community organizations. Ricky is the Managing Partner of Lead Consulting Resource Group, LLC, a learning organization committed to personal and professional development. He has over 25 years of progressive experience in international organizations and is a Certified National Trainer of Junior Chamber International. He is also affiliated with a Canadian-based leader of talent management development solutions provider and a member of the International Association of Training Facilitators. He specializes in the development of individuals and teams by identifying the challenges they face and offering solutions for them to succeed. In his work as facilitator, coach, mentor and trainer, he has conducted and coordinated workshops on leadership, communication, team building, sales and service, strategic management, performance management, supply chain management, and other key management issues in the U.S., Europe and Asia. He served as president of the JCI Philippine-New York (Jaycees), Inc., leading the chapter to receive many outstanding awards including the Most Outstanding Chapter in New York State and the coveted Henry Giessenbier Award. He was honored with the Don Cavalli Memorial Award given to outstanding chapter president by the New York State Junior Chamber. He was also honored by the U.S. Junior Chamber with the Charles Kulp Memorial Award as one of the 30 outstanding chapter presidents in the nation. As New York State President of the New York State Junior Chamber, he was a recipient of the Allan Whitfield Memorial Award given by the U.S. Junior Chamber to 15 outstanding state presidents in the nation. He continued to serve the Jaycees as the first Filipino American Vice President assigned to five states in the U.S. and later, as Junior Chamber International Vice President assigned to national organization members in Asia. He was one of the three recipients of the Outstanding Vice President Award given by JCI. He currently serves as president of the JCI Philippine-New York Foundation, Inc., vice chairman of the New York State Jaycees Foundation, Inc., and president of the Disciples of Christ Ministry, Inc. He also had served as board member of the Filipino American Human Services Inc., the New York Hugh O’Brian Leadership Seminar, and the Pearl S. Buck International. His wife is Julia and they have a daughter, Jayne Cassidy “JC”.
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CAROLINA SALVADOR Honoree as a Food Caterer Carol is the owner/manager/chef of Grace Restaurant/Carol Salvador Catering and Services. Here in the US, it was her love to work and passion of cooking that Carol brought to entrepreneurship. On September 12, 2007, she started Victory Chicken House Restaurant #1 located at 537 West Side Ave. Jersey City, NJ 07304 with partners – Josephine Berberabe, Rev. Gaudy Soriano, Rev. Raquel Rebadavia. Then with Mrs. Erminda Medina-Dimaano. Their signature dishes became famous – the Victory Chicken (Max’s style), Delicious Crispy Pata and Banana Fritters or Baby Turon. Year 2012, with their perseverance and high spirit, Victory Chicken House #2 was also established at #629 Newark Ave. , Jersey City, New Jersey 07306. Due to high expenses, they sold the Victory #1 and continue the Victory 2 but after 7 months, the store was closed. As Mr. Ma of famous Alibaba company said, “Just don’t stop – stand up if you fall coz the journey is still in the middle of the road. If you stop, you are a loser if you continue – there is a SUCCESS and you are successful. Success is not also with the money but the happiness you feel inside while living on earth.” So, as a dedicated individual, Carol didn’t stop there, she continue to do her catering business at home and feed God’s people with her food at Marco & Pepe Restaurant at Downtown NJ (front of Jersey City Municipal Hall) and Port Authority NY/NJ located at Lincoln Tunnel. Back in the Philippines, her church prayed for her and saw a vision that she will feed God’s people. To continue her calling as God’s servant she studied at Community Bible Institute & Seminary (NY & NJ) and was ordained as Administrative Pastor of Faith Restoration Center, Inc. under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Gaudencio Soriano, Sr. who petitioned for her green card To continue her mission/vision on earth, she continuously do her catering business with the help of loyal customers e.g. Garden State Association, Knights of Rizal NJ & NY, Ladies of Rizal, PAFCOM, PIDCI, Handang Tumulong, PAPI, Philippine Consulate – NY, PNANY, FOPSNJ, of course PACCAL, Hudson Toyota and more…. Moreover, Carol always cater the “Simbang Gabi sa Consulate” during Christmastime and join Parade & Festival of PACCAL, PIDCI, PDOC, PAFCOM and FAFI. , " If you have meet and greet after your event, Carol can cater your needs 24/7.
ANGELO MARISTELA Honoree in Fine Arts Angelo Antonio Maristela is a Filipino artist, born with natural artistic talents and who has steadily penetrated the international art scene. Angelo, born to a Filipino mother and half-American father, grew up and was raised in the Philippines. He is endowed with a variety of remarkable talents and qualities that set him apart from his contemporaries. Artistic inclinations manifested early in Angelo’s childhood. Being an only child raised solely by his mom, he was often left alone at home at a very young age, with just his scissors and paper as company. At the young age of 15, he had already started to paint professionally. He went to college at Far Eastern University, where he took up Bachelor of Fine Arts, major in Advertising. Although his first love is painting, he also ventured into other fields in the entertainment industry. During his 20’s, he appeared in several movies, did fashion and commercial modeling. He is also endowed with other talents such as singing and imitating voices. Angelo is a natural hyper-realist painter, but he had expanded his range in terms of style to cater to different requirements. He embarked into abstract and impressionism. He has done several commissioned paintings for famous establishments which include chain of restaurants, hospitals, banks and private individuals in the Philippines, including high-profile people in the society not only in the Philippines, but also in the USA, and Qatar. Angelo is a member of highly- acclaimed art groups in the Philippines, Qatar and US, including the Society of Philippine American Artists (SPAA) and Allied Artists of America. He has also received several recognitions for artistic excellence which include this prized recognition from a very distinguished body, Pan American Concerned Citizens Action League, Inc. (PACCAL). His write-ups appear in several media platforms such as Philippine newspapers, Qatar newspapers and magazines, UK magazine, US newspapers, social media and other online news sites. One feather in his artist cap is to have received a beautiful critic from the International Confederation of Art Critics in Europe. In 2009, he worked with a leading interior design company in Doha, Qatar. His artworks can be found in several exclusive residential properties in the country, mostly in Qatar’s most exclusive address, The Pearl, Qatar. His private clients include important people in the country including the wealthiest families, members of the ruling family, sheikhs, and business tycoons. Angelo’s aspiration is to share his arts to the rest of the world. He has done a number of exhibits internationally. Aside from Philippines, he had solo and group shows in the Philippines, Qatar, USA and Italy (where he was the only representative from the Philippines for the Chianciano Biennale (2015), where he was the sole representative from the Philippines from over 40 participating countries. Since coming to the US in November of 2015, he had already been part of several exhibits in different places: New Jersey, Florida and New York. His first US solo exhibit was held on April 3-14, 2017, at the Philippine Consulate in Manhattan. This artist’s fervent wish is to be able to have the opportunity to teach as much art enthusiasts as he can. Back in the Philippines he has been giving workshops to aspiring artists, and early this year, he participated in a benefit auction for Autism where aside from donating his artwork, he also volunteered in mentoring young artists. Obviously, there’s no stopping on his track. For Angelo, there is no other way. No backward just forward. He may occasional go sideways to overcome obstacles and to widen his options, but his journey will continue. - 22 -
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FRANCIS ZUASOLA Honoree as a Businessman Born in the City of Seven Lakes, San Pablo City, Province of Laguna, Philip-pines. He is the youngest of the four children of the late Ponciano Arbilo Zuasola and Arceli Reyes Sumague of Rizal, Laguna. On May 1st, 2001, Francis S Zuasola established a family owned and operated funeral not affiliated with any corporation. He became one of the youngest,first generation funeral home owners that carried the principles of professionalism and dedication to service, located in the City of San Pablo, Province of Laguna, Philippines. Thus, the name Zuasola Funeral Homes has grown into a full service, state of the art that focuses on premium products, facilities and quality customer service and value. While his funeral is booming, he knows that the competition in funeral industries is also high and as a young entrepreneur with a vision he taught of becoming an importer of funeral hearse wherein he can set his funeral apart from the rest. On May 1, 2005 Zuasola Hearse Rental was established. He became and known as the Cadillac hearse rental in the province of CALABARZON and a seller of hearse in Luzon, Visa yas and Mindanao. On June 15th, 2016, after five years of migrating to the United States a partnership venture between Zuasola Funeral Homes of San Pablo City, Philippines and Grillo Funeral Service of Bloomfield, New Jersey was formed, and the name Zuasola-Grillo Filipino Funeral Service was established. It created a name of its own as the First Filipino Owned and Operated Funeral Home in New Jersey - where in their service is tailored to Filipino families with compassion dignity and respect. Their services are not just restricted to the area surrounding Bloomfield. They have a vast network across New Jersey that if your need arises for funeral services, they can provide them at alternate location, and as a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) approved known shipper of human remains to other countries, they can send the remains of your love one right through your doorstep anywhere in the Philippines. Thereafter, his two older children Cheska and Chescko joined the family business. As the second generation Chescko L. Zuasola solely managing Zuasola Funeral Homes in San Pablo City, Philippines. While Cheska L. Zuasola still pursuing her career in Funeral Service (NJ Registered Intern l-896-08/03), is working together with his father at Zuasola-Grillo Filipino Funeral Service in Bloomfield, New Jersey.
JENNIFER CASTANEDA Honoree for Community Service “Life is a gift from God but what you do with it is your gift to humanity.” Jennifer is always behind the scene in the community and in the shadow of her mother, Lumen, until she was elected president of the ST. ANNE’S FILIPINO -AMERICAN ASSOCIATION, the organization of FilipinoAmericans at St. Anne’s Church at the corner of John F. Kennedy and Congress in Jersey City. For this year, she was re- elected as president for a second term of two years. As president, she continues the community work for the parish for events such as the Easter Egg Hunt, Simbang Gabi, St. Anne’s Festival’s Fil-Am booth and other fundraising events for the parish. She has also served as a treasurer for PAFCOM, for 2017. Jenny graduated as an Interior Designer from the Philippine School of Interior Design in Makati, Philippines. She initially worked in the Philippines as an interior designer for Marcy Estrella and Sonia Olivares, until she was hired by a Hongkong company and had her first stint abroad in Vietnam. Thereafter, after a brief stay back in the Philippines, she moved to Singapore and worked as an Assistant Principal Designer for a company that does projects for the Sultan of Brunei. Since arriving in the US, Jenny has been working in the construction business specializing in the stone and tile trade. She has Jan, her 20 year old son as a single parent and live with her mother in Jersey City. Jenny has learned to be grateful for whatever comes to her life instead of wishing for something else. She believes in being honest, even if others are not, even if others will not and even if others cannot.
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DUNCAN RANSOM Honoree for Augmented and Virtual Reality Specialist Duncan Ransom, CEO & Founder of The Endless Collective, a full service production studio specializing in virtual/augmented reality applications, photo real digital sculpting and high-end 3D pre-visualization. Before establishing The Endless Collective, Duncan served as a computer generated story artist and animator with legendary with legendary animation studio, Framestore CFC, where he and his team won the VFX category Award for their work on GRAVITY. His animation work has also been seen in other visually stunning films including Edge of Tomorrow, 47 Ronin, and Clash of the Titans. Duncan is currently focused on using immersive technology tools to help improve and redefine aid in the healthcare, environmental, medical and recreational therapy industries. He graduated from University of New South Wales, Australia
ASSEMBLYWOMAN ANGELA MCKNIGHT Honoree for Government Services Angela V. McKnight is an American politician who has represented the 31st Legislative District in the New Jersey General Assembly since she was sworn into office in 2016. A resident of Jersey City, New Jersey, McKnight received a bachelor's degree from the University of Phoenix with a major in business management. She is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of AngelaCARES, an advocacy and support organization for senior citizens.[1] As a member of the General Assembly, McKnight has been appointed to serve on the Education Committee, the Health and Senior Services Committee and the Human Services Committee.
DR. ANGELINA RICAFRENTE Honoree as a Dental Specialist Dr Angelina Ricafrente is an associate dentist to well-known Prosthodontist and Implantologist Dr. Arthur Asharan for a decade while building her own practice in NY. Her scope includes general dentistry, orthodontics, cosmetics and implant restoration. She is an active member of NY County Dental Society and enjoys attending continuing education lectures to keep abreast of modern trends in dentistry. Angelina is a cum-laude graduate of University of the East College of Dentistry. She came to the United States for further studies and obtained her NY license to practice dentistry in February of 1974. She is a fellow of American Endodontic Society 1979, she completed Orthodontic Program from Institute for Graduate Dentistry in 1981, completed Clinical Treatment of Periodontal Diseases from New York University in 1989, Completed and Participated in Didactic, Arts & Science on Oral Implantology at Brookdale Maxicourse of Oral Implantology in 2001. A member of American Academy of Implant Dentistry, and a Life member of the American Dental Association, the Academy of Gneeral Dentistry, and the Dental Society of the Stae of New York since 2005. She supports numerous fundraising for the Philippines as well as Arts and religious groups. Her Private practice is located at 128 Central Park South 1B, New York, NY 10019
RASMIN DIAZ Honoree as a Singer/Performer Rasmin Diaz is one of New York's favorite local artists. Originially from Canada, this versatile vocalist moved to the Big Apple in 2015 and is slowly becoming a household name in the FilAm community. She has performed at world-famous Carnegie Hall, the Bergen Pac, and Alex Theatre in Los Angeles, and has experienced working with iconic composers Ryan Cayabyab and Cecile Azarcon. Rasmin sings jazz, pop, standards, and OPM. Critics call her the "Jazz Princess of New York".
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MARK ALVAREZ Honoree as an Ichthyologist Mark Alvarez is founder of the Golden Kings, a non-profit organization dedicated to the protection of aquatic wildlife and biodiversity. Golden Kings has over 7500 members internationally, across five continents, and proceeds from the organization have benefited the educational needs of the impoverished in the Philippines. In August 2017, Mark hosted the first freshwater exotic fish expo in the United States. For two years in a row, his team also won first place in a professional Flowerhorn competition, which attracts over 60 competitors annually. Considered the most prestigious ornamental fish in the U.S., the Flowerhorn commands an average price of 2000 USD. Mark’s winning Flowerhorn sold to the highest bidder for twice this amount. For his accomplishments he was featured in Wet Pet Global, a radio program hosted by William Forrest. Aside from his interest in ichthyology, Mark is also passionate about equitable health care delivery. He is a member of the Board of Health in Tenafly, New Jersey, as well as founder of Agape Home Care.
TERESA DAMITO Honoree for Nursing Teresa currently works at the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital- New Brunswick and was at the Saint Peters University Hospital prior. She is certified in NCC In- Patient Obstetrics 1995-present, High Risk Obstetric 1995, Fetal Monitoring 2006-present, Breastfeeding- 2014, NRP 1995-present, Peri-Operative Certification 2001, ACLS- 2002 to present, BLS, IV Certification 1989 to present. Teresa has been honored, awarded and recognized at the International Humanitarian Award- Medical Mission, Participation in Operation Smile-Calcutta India, RWJ Clinical Excellence in Maternal Child Nursing-200, March of Dimes Extreme Reality award Maternal-Child Nurse of the Year 2006, NJ Department of Health and Senior Services Recognition of Excellence in Nursing 2007, PNANJ CARE Award Clinical Nurse of the Year-2012, March of Dimes Nurse of the Year Women’s Health 2013, RWJUH Magnet Nurse of the Year- 2014, RWJUH Virginia Joseph Community Service award -2015, PNANJ Middlesex County Most Outstanding Nurse 2014, PNANJ MCS President’s award 2014, RWJ Structural Empowerment Award – PARC 2014, PARC Achievement Award 2014 and 2015, People’s Ball Empowerment Award Fiesta in America Community Leadership 2015, RWJ Structural Empowerment Award- Magnet Ambassador 2016, RWJ Above and Beyond Recognition Award, Clinical Nurse IV -2009 (one of the 7 nurses in the hospital to achieve the highest, Clinical advancement in RWJ). She developed multiple education projects in RWJ, Co-chaired different elite shared governances in RWJ (PARC, Magnet Ambassador, Green Committee etc.) and became one of the six chosen for RJW Professional Advertisement for Magnet Re-designation for 2016-2017. She has participated in several research studies. She is a Mentor for peers seeking professional and clinical ladder advancement, Mentor for employees in Path to Professional Nursing, Mentor to St. Luke Hospital nurses in the Philippines in their Magnet journey, Developed Unit Project Music and Aromatherapy, Bedside Hand Out, Female Circumcision, Podium Presenter. Perinatal Course lecture, Violence in the Workplace Professional advancement System Day, Regulated Medical Waste Management
Silvette Julian Honoree as an Entrepreneur Silvette She is a self-driven, passionate & successful NYC residential real estate professional catering to the luxury market and international clientele and supports and donates to children's charity organizations. Together with her brother Danica, Silvette owns a beauty salon in Jersey City named Danica & Irene Beauty Concept. She used to be in the fashion field prior to real estate, representing high-end European collections. She was a fashion model back in the Philippines & won prestigious beauty & modeling contests.
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STEVENSON DERODAR Honoree for Young Professional Stevenson Van Derodar graduated with a degree in BS Physical Therapy in 2002, and has since worked in various tertiary hospitals in the Philippines as a Physical Therapist. After a few years, he ventured into luxury property real estate career with Federal Land and Ayala Land where it allowed him to travel internationally to offer Philippine real estate investment opportunities to many Filipinos and some foreign investors in many parts of the world covering Asia, Europe and North America. Stevenson was assigned in New York City and New Jersey as an Ayala Land - Area Specialist Operative Representative since 2007, developed market base and has conducted Sales Presentations to various communities. After a few years, Stevenson eventually transitioned his career in New York City Physical Therapy and Real Estate fields, while he has engaged himself to various organizations and led him to become one of the most dynamic leaders of JCI Philippine New York earning him state and national level awards multiple times. Being with the Jaycees, he has made remarkable contributions in the community by spearheading projects on Internationalism, Community Development and has collaborated with many organizations over the years maximizing his impact to the community. In 2016 he received the Most Outstanding Local Chapter President Award in the USA (Charles Kulp, Jr. Memorial Award) by the JCI USA National organization. He was also named the JCI New York State Don Cavalli Memorial Awardee as the Most Outstanding Local President in New York State in 2016. He is proud to have strong record of accomplishment in serving others even prior to his New York City community involvement, having been a student leader (Governor), community leader (Sangguniang Kabataan Official) with many extra-curricular involvements. Stevenson has been a recipient of numerous awards as a Cebuano Youth Leader by the Cebu City Government, Ayala Young Leader by Ayala Corporation, Dugong Kabata-an Sugbua-anon by the Archdiocese of Cebu on different occasions. Recently, Stevenson is an Alumnus of Project REAP New York, A diversity initiative in commercial real estate whose New York City 2016 class was a diverse group of professionals including attorneys and financial services professionals hailing from organizations such as Goldman Sachs, Bank of America, and J.P. Morgan Chase. Some were accomplished residential real estate brokers, and others had backgrounds in fields such as information technology and the arts. He represented the Philippines as one of its Asian students. Stevenson is also a current professional service provider in the field of Physical Therapy and remains to expand his network with Philippine Real Estate marketing as an accredited broker to Philippine-based developers. He is currently affiliated also with Citi Habitats as a Real Estate Salesperson based in Manhattan.
CONSUELO ALMONTE Honoree as Senior Citizen of the Year Consuelo used to be Press Assistant to the Press Minister (retired) Pakistan Mission to the United Nations, NY. Upon her retirement, Consuelo took roles in serving our aging members of the society by taking the role as the President of PAGASA SFI Philippines (Philippine American Group of Aging Seniors of America Social Foundation Inc. (PAGASAsfi) 2013-2015) and recently Founded and became President of the Philippine Community Center Services for Aging. She believes that individuals should be Preparing and Enjoying the Golden Years.
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Mae Lozada and Christian Sese Honoree for Terpsichorean Professionals In the fall of 2016 two remarkable dancers forged a partnership that would quickly heat up the ballroom floor. Under the tutelage of world renowned coaches, love and guidance of Tatay Vince & Aaron Frias, and with the support of Fred Astaire Midtown Team, Mae and Kristian made a name for themselves in the American Ballroom competitive circuit. Within their first year together, they proved to be a couple to watch winning gold, silver, and bronze medals in countless competitions all over the United States. Mae's role as a dance director and Kristian's great passion and dedication as a teacher at Fred Astaire Dance Studio in Midtown Manhattan paved the way to greater opportunities. Early this year, they've been offered co ownership and been granted franchise to the studio they've been working in. While they've untiringly pushed themselves to get better dancing together, they've also been continuously enriching people's lives through dance.
BAND OF BROTHERS (Jose M. Lozano, Gregorio Lozano, Juan Carlos Lozano, Nielson Manapat) Honoree as Band of the Year The Band of Brothers is a four-piece Filipino band specializing in oldies, especially the music of the 50s, 60s and 70s. Consisting of brothers and their cousin, Pepe plays guitars, JC plays keyboards, JJ plays bass, and their cousin, Niel plays drums. Being great fans of Vocal Harmony, they managed to combine all their four voices to create a fresh blend that captures the hearts of their audiences. Formed in 2010 with 3 brothers and a cousin, they cut their teeth on the competitive Manila club circuit before being invited to the United States to play for American-Filipino.
BRYAN MAGSAYO Honoree as YouTube Sensation Bryan started to sing when he was 7 years old and joined several local contests in his hometown. He began singing professionally at the age of 20.Bryan Magsayo does so many cover of songs but his voice really fits for Air Supply Songs. If you are not going to look who’s singing and just only listen to what you hears, you would really think Air Supply Concert is going on. He has several vocal renditions of songs by Air Supply and from other singers in Youtube that is followed by so many others.
ATTY. NICK CARAQUEL Honoree as a Legal Practitioner A former banana cue street vendor turned industrial engineer-US immigration lawyer. This statement simply summarizes Atty. Nick Caraquel’s journey. Sixth of the seven children of a barber and a seamstress, Nick grew up in a small barrio in San Isidro, Davao Oriental. At 3rd grade, his mother asked him to stop from school so he can help financially support the family. For a year, he sold banana cue in a bus terminal while his other siblings go to school. Exposed to extreme poverty and abuses, he hoped to become a lawyer at a young age. “Poverty can be a motivation to achieve your dreams”, Atty. Caraquel once posted on his Facebook. These were not mere written words but a life lived by Atty. Caraquel as he struggled towards finishing high school and industrial engineering in Ateneo de Davao University. There were many days where he would go to school with empty stomach. Tired and hungry but never hopeless, Atty. Caraquel maintained his state scholarship grant - his only ticket to obtaining a college degree. Life became friendlier after college, he was hired by two of the biggest multinational companies. It was during this time that he pursued his childhood dream of becoming a lawyer. In May 2004, he was admitted to the Philippine Bar and later to the New York State Bar in June 2012. Since then, he has focused his practice in US immigration law to help clients all over the world to take that first step in achieving their respective American dreams! - 27 -
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PAN AMERICAN CONCERNED CITIZENS ACTION LEAGUE 2017 SILVER ANNIVERSARY GALA & DINNER DANCE NEWARK RAMADA PLAZA HOTEL - OCTOBER 21, 2017
We love you! The Castaneda Family Mommy Lumen, Pee Wee, Joji, Johndie, Jimmy And all your nephews and nieces
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Honoring Outstanding Men & Women for their Exemplary Service OCTOBER 21, 2017 RAMADA PLAZA NEWARK HOTEL 160-A FRONTAGE ROAD, NEWARK, NJ 07114
PROGRAMME PART I
Reception & Registration (Arrival of guests, awardees, officers, et al)
PART II
Opening Ceremonies…… PACCAL Officers and Members National Anthems…………Star Spangled Banner Lupang Hinirang Invocation………..……….Dennis Hayes, PACCAL Community Adviser Welcome Address…..…….Ria Serrano, PACCAL 2017 Gala Chair Mae Legaspi, PACCAL 2017 Co-Chair -
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DINNER - ENTERTAINMENT Ballroom Dancing
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Awarding Rites – First Half Presentations of the 2017 Silver Anniversary Honorary Ball Chairs… Elsa Mole-Lambert & Dr. Cris Ayroso Introduction and Entrance of Model Escorts Awarding ……………… The Gems of Community Honoring the men and women for their Exemplary Service
Response……………..…Assemblywoman Angela Mc Knight PART V
Awarding Rites – Second Half Presentations of the 2017 Silver Anniversary Honorary Ball Chairs… Myrna Bautista, Joyce Aligarbes Introduction and Entrance of Model Escorts Awarding ……………… The Gems of Community Honoring the men and women for their Exemplary Service
Response………………. Atty. Nick Caraquel PART VI
Grand Waltz by Honorary Chairperson, Awardees, and PACCAL officers
Closing Remarks…………….Ramona S. Gapasin, PACCAL President 2014-2017
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Honoring Outstanding Men & Women for their Exemplary Service OCTOBER 21, 2017 RAMADA PLAZA NEWARK HOTEL 160-A FRONTAGE ROAD, NEWARK, NJ 07114
PROJECT STEERING COMMITTEE Ball Chair………………….……… Ria Serrano Vice Chair………..……………….. Mae Legaspi, Joyce Andes-David Project Coordinator……................ Ramona Gapasin Project Adviser………………….... Lumen Castaneda Logistics/Haulage…………............ Rolly Javier, Ramona S. Gapasin Collection & Accounting…………. Becky Samanyaphon, Annie Tan Seating Arrangement …………….. Lumen Castaneda, Rose Javier Welcome Committee………..…..… Maricar Taino, Maria Nucum Fahib Islam, Arman David, Joey Alfonso Ushers………………………..……. Virginia Alvarez, Angel Ramchand
Stage Set up & Demolition …….… Bobby T. Yalong, Herbert Magtoto Flowers…….…….…….…….……. Joyce Andes-David Support Group / Registration…..... Marilou Songco, Ruth Sa-onoy Advisory Board…………………… Linda M. Mayo Journal…………………………….. Ria Serrano Overall Production Manager…….. Bobby T. Yalong
Steering Committee is a governing device used to organize key project stakeholders and empower them to “steer” a project to successful conclusion. Steering is not managing… Managing gets the job done but Steering determines what the job is to be done. So, the duties of the SC are to deliberate, make decisions, advise, provide strategic oversight, and to serve as the primary “advocate” for all the assigned initiatives. The Steering Committee aims to ensure the successful delivery of the project with productive results to benefit the organization. - 33 -
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PAN AMERICAN CONCERNED CITIZENS ACTION LEAGUE 2017 SILVER ANNIVERSARY GALA & DINNER DANCE NEWARK RAMADA PLAZA HOTEL - OCTOBER 21, 2017
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
For being recognized as PACCAL’S 2017 Silver Honoree In your field As Dental Specialist
We love you! The Castaneda Family Mommy Lumen, Pee Wee, Joji, Johndie, Jimmy And all your nephews and nieces
GREETINGS FROM RITA SELBY
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PAN AMERICAN CONCERNED CITIZENS ACTION LEAGUE 2017 SILVER ANNIVERSARY GALA & DINNER DANCE NEWARK RAMADA PLAZA HOTEL - OCTOBER 21, 2017
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
For being recognized as PACCAL’S 2017 Silver Honoree In your field As Dental Specialist
We love you! The Castaneda Family Mommy Lumen, Pee Wee, Joji, Johndie, Jimmy And all your nephews and nieces
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PAN AMERICAN CONCERNED CITIZENS ACTION LEAGUE 2017 SILVER ANNIVERSARY GALA & DINNER DANCE NEWARK RAMADA PLAZA HOTEL - OCTOBER 21, 2017
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
For being recognized as PACCAL’S 2017 Silver Honoree In your field As Dental Specialist
We love you! The Castaneda Family Mommy Lumen, Pee Wee, Joji, Johndie, Jimmy And all your nephews and nieces
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PAN AMERICAN CONCERNED CITIZENS ACTION LEAGUE 2017 SILVER ANNIVERSARY GALA & DINNER DANCE NEWARK RAMADA PLAZA HOTEL - OCTOBER 21, 2017
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
On your award for Community Service
We love you! The Castaneda Family Mommy Lumen, Pee Wee, Joji, Johndie, Jimmy And all your nephews and nieces We love you! The Castaneda Family Mommy Lumen, Pee Wee, Joji, Johndie, Jimmy And all your nephews and nieces
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PAN AMERICAN CONCERNED CITIZENS ACTION LEAGUE 2017 SILVER ANNIVERSARY GALA & DINNER DANCE NEWARK RAMADA PLAZA HOTEL - OCTOBER 21, 2017
A huge thank you to the incredible PACCAL organization and the amazing work they have been doing to support innovation, health and human services for the PanAmerican community over the last 25 years. I am honored to be supported by this incredibly generous group that has been striving to support Hudson County for so many years.
2017 PACCAL Honoree
We love you! The Castaneda Family Mommy Lumen, Pee Wee, Joji, Johndie, Jimmy And all your nephews and nieces
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PAN AMERICAN CONCERNED CITIZENS ACTION LEAGUE 2017 SILVER ANNIVERSARY GALA & DINNER DANCE NEWARK RAMADA PLAZA HOTEL - OCTOBER 21, 2017
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
For being recognized In your expertise In Augmented and Virtual Reality We are proud of you! From Tito Joey & Tita Eleanor Songco David Family MD
We love you! The Castaneda Family Mommy Lumen, Pee Wee, Joji, Johndie, Jimmy And all your nephews and nieces
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CONGRATULATIONS!!!
For being recognized As Augmented and Virtual Reality Specialist We are proud to be part of your team!! Keep up the good work. Love from us, Ransom – Songco – Canlas Family
We love you! The Castaneda Family Mommy Lumen, Pee Wee, Joji, Johndie, Jimmy And all your nephews and nieces
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PAN AMERICAN CONCERNED CITIZENS ACTION LEAGUE 2017 SILVER ANNIVERSARY GALA & DINNER DANCE NEWARK RAMADA PLAZA HOTEL - OCTOBER 21, 2017
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
For your Award "We are very proud of you." Tita Marilou Songco and the PACCALITES Delfin Iglesias, Annie Tan, Vess Medinacelli, With Rolando Lavarro, Jersey City Council President
We love you! The Castaneda Family Mommy Lumen, Pee Wee, Joji, Johndie, Jimmy And all your nephews and nieces
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CONGRATULATIONS!!!
And to ALL PACCAL OFFICERS Especially Marilou Songco Greetings from Peter, Freddy, and Luz Burke President of Catholic Action of Mary 2017-2018
We love you! The Castaneda Family Mommy Lumen, Pee Wee, Joji, Johndie, Jimmy And all your nephews and nieces
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PAN AMERICAN CONCERNED CITIZENS ACTION LEAGUE 2017 SILVER ANNIVERSARY GALA & DINNER DANCE NEWARK RAMADA PLAZA HOTEL - OCTOBER 21, 2017
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
For your Award "We are very proud of you." Tita Marilou Songco & Tita Merla Favila Tita Daisy Peleste and Tita Ruth Saonoy, Dennis & Clara Hayes
We love you! The Castaneda Family Mommy Lumen, Pee Wee, Joji, Johndie, Jimmy And all your nephews and nieces
L-R Dennis Hayes, Marilou Songco, Ria Serrano, Duncan Ransom, Ruth Saonoy, Clara Hayes
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PAN AMERICAN CONCERNED CITIZENS ACTION LEAGUE 2017 SILVER ANNIVERSARY GALA & DINNER DANCE NEWARK RAMADA PLAZA HOTEL - OCTOBER 21, 2017
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
For your Award "We are very proud of you."
We love you! The Castaneda Family Mommy Lumen, Pee Wee, Joji, Johndie, Jimmy And all your nephews and nieces
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PAN AMERICAN CONCERNED CITIZENS ACTION LEAGUE 2017 SILVER ANNIVERSARY GALA & DINNER DANCE NEWARK RAMADA PLAZA HOTEL - OCTOBER 21, 2017
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
SENIOR CITIZEN AWARDEE 2017 PACCAL SILVER ANNIVERSARY
We love you! The Castaneda Family Mommy Lumen, Pee Wee, Joji, Johndie, Jimmy And all your nephews and nieces
GREETINGS FROM THOMAS NEUMAN
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CONGRATULATIONS!!!
SENIOR CITIZEN AWARDEE 2017 PACCAL SILVER ANNIVERSARY."
We love you! The Castaneda Family Mommy Lumen, Pee Wee, Joji, Johndie, Jimmy And all your nephews and nieces
GREETINGS FROM CARMENCITA PULIDO
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PAN AMERICAN CONCERNED CITIZENS ACTION LEAGUE 2017 SILVER ANNIVERSARY GALA & DINNER DANCE NEWARK RAMADA PLAZA HOTEL - OCTOBER 21, 2017
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
MEDIA PRACTITIONER AWARDEE 2017 PACCAL SILVER ANNIVERSARY
We love you! The Castaneda Family Mommy Lumen, Pee Wee, Joji, Johndie, Jimmy And all your nephews and nieces
GREETINGS FROM THE JCI PHILIPPINE-NEW YORK SENATE, PENN BALUYUT, JOCELYN OCHOA
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PACCAL Outstanding Filipino American Nursing Profession
Teresa E. Damito BSN, RN, RNC-OB
Your dedication, enthusiasm and insight is really inspiring. Wishing you many years of great achievements. It is an achievement you truly earned and deserved. Your humility inspires us… You are unstoppable. We knew you’d excel... You always do. Well Done… You’re a star… All the best for the future! Bella Celario, Veronica Barcelona
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CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Excellent as a Food Caterer "We are very proud of you."
We love you! The Castaneda Family Mommy Lumen, Pee Wee, Joji, Johndie, Jimmy And all your nephews and nieces
Love from, Jun and John Christopher Salvador
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CONGRATULATIONS!!!
PACCAL PAN AMERICAN CONCERNED CITIZENS ACTION LEAGUE For 25 years of excellent service to the community!!
GREETINGS FROM We love you! The Castaneda Family Mommy Lumen, Pee Wee, Joji, Johndie, Jimmy And all your nephews and nieces
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Filipino American National Historical Society (NJ Chapter)
Congratulations to PACCAL Silver Anniversary You have accomplished your missions and challenges by dedication and dedicated ladies. Yes, mostly tireless beautiful ladies with unfading faces that stood against time. Community service is long and hard, but sharing the time with your family makes it harder. It is a sacrifice. I am wishing you continued success with the same leadership in the future. Filipino American National Historical Society (FANHS) has been your partner & has worked with PACCAL in advocating for the Filipino WWII Veterans campaign. It was the biggest Filipino American initiative ever. Our purpose to educate our community about our story and history will continue. Mabuhay at tayo ay magka-isa. Salamat
. NESTOR PALUGOD ENRIQUEZ www.filipinohome.wordpress Coming to America Yesterday’s history, tomorrow’s a mystery. Today is a gift, and that’s why we call it the present
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MALIGU ASSOCIATES, LLC CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS/CONSULTANTS
CONGRATULATES PAN AMERICAN CONCERNED CITIZENS ACTION LEAGUE ON CELEBRATION OF 25 YEARS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE
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