| NaFFAA Region I Induction Spotlights
Youth
For Immediate Release
Norwalk, CT—The newly inducted officers
of the National Federation of
Filipino Chairman, NaFFAA Region I, Arnulfo S. Rosario, Sr., his wife Juliet Rosario, RN and Event Chair/Regional Auditor Lolita Gillberg spearheaded the January 28, 2006 event at the Chatham Manor in this city. The Region I officers were inducted into office by Consul Rebong. It is Rosario's second term as Chairman of NaFFAA Region I. Masters of Ceremony for the program proper were Joseph M. Bolandrina (MA) and Jocelyn Bernal (NY). Raffles and prizes were given out to attendees under the helm of Ramon Francisco of Francisco Financial Services. Luzviminda Maurillo, Youth Chair MA sang "Part of your World" from Disney's Ariel. J.T. Mallonga (NY) Vice Chair officially closed the program and opened the dance floor for dancing till 12 AM.
NaFFAA Region I, Eastern Region is covers the states of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont. NaFFAA is a non-profit, non-partisan organization established to promote the welfare and well being of all Filipinos and Filipino Americans throughout the United States. NaFFAA's national office is based in Washington, D.C. One of its functions is to monitor legislation and public policy issues affecting Filipino Americans and to work in coalition with other national groups around common issues and concerns. The national office serves as a communications link between affiliate members as well as an information source on federal and legislative initiatives and policies relevant to Filipino Americans. To visit NaFFAA on the web, go to: http://naffaa.org/
For Immediate Release Medfield, Massachusetts: It was a two-day celebration for Luzviminda Dizon Maurillo's debut, though it spanned a couple of months apart. The first celebration was on her actual birthday, November 21, 2005. Close relatives joined Maurillo and her Mom Nila with younger brother Carl for an intimate dinner.
The second celebration, which was the real
debut party with all the
trimmings The celebration sported the traditional 18 roses and candles. The husband and wife team of Ricky and Gina Muyuela emceed the short program. Luz's close friends from IP (Engot Crew: sisters Angela and Rhiandra Bhoge with Miki Aristorenas) performed a song for her. From the way all the attendees smiled and danced, everyone seemed to have enjoyed the genuine display of friendship. After dancing, amid all the smiling faces, the debutante thanked everyone who made her party a success. She then pondered her plans for the next five years, of finishing her education. "I'd like to get married eventually and have my own children, but that won't happen till much later," she said. The party ended by midnight leaving Luz a couple days of rest before heading back to UMass Amherst where she is a pre-med student.
Contact: Grethel Bolandrina Sentosa Health Care congratulates successful Filipino NCLEX-RN passers.
It was barely a year ago when Sentosa provided the two nurses with a “one-stop-shop” for their application as a nurse in the USA. Sentosa’s comprehensive hiring assistance was evident every step of the way, from the initial application and placement to the three new nurses’ settlement as permanent residents of the USA. Sentosa Care Group is the biggest privately owned healthcare group in downstate New York. Francris M. Luyun, BSN, RN is the Director of Recruitment who oversees nurse recruitment from the Philippines for direct placement in Sentosa’s facilities. As a direct-hire employer, Sentosa manages the entire hiring process including recruitment, certification, immigration, licensing and orientation. To obtain more information about Sentosa Care Group, visit on-line www.sentosarecruitment.com, their offices in Manila Unit 1810, 18F Jollibee Plaza Bldg., Ortigas Center, Pasig City, Metro Manila (632) 633 8114 or New York 121 Franklin Place Woodmere, NY 11598 (516) 312 7118 or e-mail info@sentosarecruitment.com.
Press
Release
For Immediate Release Concerts and (good) causes = CJ Gems handmade jewelry
Boston, MA: "Purple is my favorite color," said
Rachel Alejandro at the
pre-concert
About CJ Gems CJ Gems handmade jewelry, based in Isabela, Philippines creates and markets handcrafted jewelry for women and men with materials including semi-precious gemstones, precious metal, leather, crystals, and hand painted beads. CJ Gems are sold on line by e-mailing caylajill_gems@yahoo.com and at trade shows and special events throughout the year. The designs range in price from $20 - $700 (retail) and $10 - $300 (wholesale).
For Immediate Release THE TRIUMPH OF GRASSROOTS DEMOCRACY IN THE PHILIPPINES
CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS—Governor Ma. Cielo
Grace Magno
Padaca Padaca is the governor of Isabela, the second largest province in the Philippines, located up north in Cagayan Valley. She was elected in 2004. She is a minority among Filipino Politicians in that she is not from a politically connected family. The Catholic Church and listeners of Bombo Radyo (where she was a broadcast journalist for 14 years) supported Padaca’s bid and had largely been attributed for her success. Having suffered from Polio in her childhood, she alternately used crutches and a wheelchair. Padaca’s recent US trip succeeded in uniting the Filipino American community to rally behind her and put the province of Isabela visibly in the world map. Padaca appealed for help to address teacher shortage and children’s welfare (malnutrition, daycare needs and repair of school buildings). Tourism and investment opportunities were also discussed, citing that the province will celebrate its 150th anniversary in 2006.
Contact: Grethel Bolandrina Tony Cajucom designs featured at NaFFAA's Charity Fashion Show
NORWALK, CONNECTICUT—The National Federation
of Filipino American
Associations Tony Cajucom, featured designer is regarded among the top ten designers in Manila. He was one of the founding members of the Fashion designers Association of the Philippines (FDAP) and served as President in 1983. FADP is the longest running organization of fashion designers in the Philippines. Starting in 1971 as an apprentice for Christian Espiritu and Romulo Estrada, Cajucom has gone a long way. He has staged over 50 solo shows in Manila since 1977 and established haute couture houses in the Middle East. He holds the distinction of training Saudi Arabia's Yahyaal Bishri. The NaFFAA fashion show exhibited Filipino dresses already popular and sought after by the wives of foreign dignitaries and of Manila's outstanding women and active leaders as well as one of a kind "Barong" renditions. Cajucom's collection showcased the evolution of the Filipino dress from the pre-Spanish (with extremely elaborate details) and Spanish era, to today's sophistication and elegance. His designs featured bejeweled, colorful presentations with regal embellishments, elaborate patterns and beaded appliqués. The successful NaFFAA event featured a full course lunch, door prizes and raffles, vendor boutique courtesy of jewelry designer Genevieve Ramos-Bueno of CJ Gems from Isabela, Philippines and the fashion show. Guest speaker was Colonel Victor Corpuz, the former communist rebel who fought the Philippine government then took over as the intelligence chief in the armed forces. Master of Ceremony was Joseph M. Bolandrina of Douglas, Massachusetts.
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American Associations (NaFFAA) Region
One solemnly promised to conscientiously perform to the best of their abilities
all of the duties of their office as prescribed by the constitution and by-laws
of NaFFAA. The Filipino-American leaders attending the Induction of Officers
and Dinner Dance participated in a general session focusing on the leaderships
of Filipino-Americans as seen by the Philippine Consulate General New York,
lead by Consul Cecilia B. Rebong.
Following is the official
list of NaFFAA Eastern Region Officers: Arnulfo S. Rosario Sr.
Chairman; JoseT Mallonga, ESQ. Vice Chairman; Jocelyn Bernal,
MSM Executive Director; State Chairs: Rhoda Calma (CT), Rudolph
Hermosa (MA), Helen Louderback (NH), Lito Pernia (NJ), Jose Ramos (NY), Nellie
Naoe (PA), Rommel Arca (RI), Jocelyn Punzalan, RN Youth Chair, Vina
Joy Verzosa, Vice Youth Chair, State Vice Chair, George Cometa
(CT), Rose Candaza (MA), Eve Martin (NH), Buddy Deauna (NJ), Aida Rivera
MD (PA), Antero Martinez (NY), Matty Bautista, RN, Secretary, Nena Guevarra,
DDS Treasurer, Lolita Gillberg, MBA Auditor, Angie A. Cruz,
Ph.D, Director, Com/Media Relations. Committee Chairs: Vicky
Rey, Ed.D., Education & Research, Philip Carreon, MPA, Van Mejia,
Esq. Advocacy Programs, Rev. Gaudencio Soriano, Paul Verzosa,
Assistance to the Philippines, Pacita Ros, Awards &
Recognition Juliet Rosario, RN, Ramon Francisco, Rosemarie Umali, Civic
Action & Comm. Services, Francine Savellano, Virgina Amarillo,
Cultural & Heritage, Wilson Verzosa, Corazon Reyes, RN, Rose Manuel,
MBA, Fundraising, Francis Sison Membership, Grethel Bolandrina,
Newsletter, JT Mallonga, ESQ., Special Projects, Joey Tabaco,
Technology Officer, Advisory Council, Lolita B. Compas, RN,
Loida Nicolas Lewis, ESQ., Rudy S. Nicolas, Robert Rivas, ESQ., Legal
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including the traditional cotillion
de honor (though shortened and was choreographed especially for Luz and Carl
by their Tita Eunice Williams) was held January 20, 2006 at the American
Legion Hall in this city. This time, her family, relatives, close friends
and extended family at Boston's Iskwelahang Pilipino (IP), associates and
friends were with the debutante. Luz wore a coral gown with spaghetti straps
and exquisite embroidery adorned with silver glitter.
Woodmere, New York: Sentosa
Care Group helped make 2 Filipino nurses dreams come true. Madonna M.
Luyun BSN, RN, a graduate of Trinity College, Quezon City and Ma.
Concepcion L. Ramos BSN, RN of Perpetual Help College, Manila recently
sat for the New York State Boards. Both passed the NCLEX-RN and are currently
employed at the Woodmere Rehabilitation and Health Center, a Sentosa-owned
Health Care facility in this city. The management of Woodmere Rehabilitation
and Sentosa Care congratulates said RNs for their successful endeavor.
meet and greet early December. Alejandro
was a recipient of a set of CJ Gems design by Ibanag jewelry designer,
Genevieve Ramos-Bueno. She joins the list of happy recipients including
Allison DuBois, Frances Rivera, Joey Albert and Jam
Morales. "I wore one at the concert," said Mrs. Estrella L. Ramos, mother
of the designer who is in Boston for the launch of her daughter's "ethnic
line" jewelry. Two evenings earlier, Ramos-Bueno announced the launch of
her ethnic line jewelry to benefit Mother Superior Ma. Fatima R. Senarillos'
Nazareth Home for Streetchildren initiative. Of note, available at the global
simultaneous launch are Dr. Gay Estrella Bolante in Manila, Grace Oshima
in Japan, Remy Ulep in Italy and Bella Luyun, New York. All may be contacted
via e-mail:
In July 2005, Patricia
Javier showed her love for CJ gems by acquiring 2 sets of designs. Dressed
in her signature sexy outfits for her concert, PJ admired the wearable art
from CJ gem's handcrafted jewelry collection. Ramos-Bueno is a former computer
programmer. Her new ethnic line jewelry emphasizes natural materials for
casual wear. The handmade jewelry combines natural materials, earthy colors
and rich textures for business casual and weekend wear. CJ Gems are for those
that like wearable jewelry. Ethnic ambiguity is hot in fashion jewelry and
"the ethnic line is my interpretation of the trend. My designs appeal to
everyone from the fashion-conscious adult to high school students", said
Ramos-Bueno. The designs are playful enough to appeal to young adults (casual
and affordable). More mature adults will appreciate that the designs blend
with weekend wear and work attire. In addition to natural fibers, other materials
featured in the ethnic line are seashells, wood, coconut shell, and a variety
of ethnic beads.
spoke recently at the Starr auditorium, Kennedy
School of Government, Harvard University in this city. Padaca spoke to a
mix of Harvard University students and Fil-Am leaders in the New England
area about how she defeated the 40-year-old political dynasty on a shoestring
budget. Sponsored by the Kennedy School of Government Southeast Asia Caucus
and the Harvard Philippine Forum, Padaca also touched on the current Philippine
political issues.
(NaFFAA) Eastern Region, headed by
Engineer Arnulfo Rosario, Sr. with his wife, Juliet Rosario, RN, President
of the Philippine Nurses Association of Connecticut coordinated the recent
NaFFAA Fashion Show with Lunch and Dance Fundraiser at the Chatham Manor
in this city. The event benefits Scholarship, Poverty Alleviation and Adopt
a Classroom projects currently being completed in the Philippines.
