Skip to main content

As they took their oath of office so help me God…

Image
By
Their right hands were raised as they recited the oath of office—in solemnity and grace—so help me God. These officers have their own individual leadership styles; yet, they can pledge to work together towards one common ground and one common goal.

The ISAH’s slogan: “Working together to Rebuild our communities and Our Homeland” combined with the theme: Taldiap Ti Probinsia Ti Ilocos Sur” [A Glimpse of Ilocos Sur Province”.]

Witnessed by guests and Friends of Ilocos Surian: Jean Jeremiah, Angie Santiago, Baybee Ablan, Alex Vergara, Jesse Pascual, Fred Quibol; former Mrs. Hawaii Filipina Jema Geronimo and husband Mel; Angel Dytioco, Mrs. Dytioco, Larry Ramirez, Connie Ramirez, others

The oath-taking was officiated by acting Consul General Roberto Bernardo, and the guest speaker is US Senator Brian Schatz.

President Danny Villaruz, from Rancho, Santa, Ilocos Sur. A community leader, a retired senior auditor of the Hawaii State Dept. of Taxation; volunteer and businessman. He is the longest serving president ever since November 2001 as he was elected in interim capacity until he was officially sworn in into office on February 22, 2002 by then Ilocos Sur Governor DV Savellano. He was awarded “Director at large” by the OFCC. He is a member of the Order of the Knights of Rizal-Hawaii Chapter.

First Vice President Estrella Pada Taong is from Sinait, Ilocos Sur. A businesswoman, community leader, former district supervisor. She was UFCH Progress Awardee for Entrepreneurship. Co-organizer of the Sinait National High School Alumni Association of Hawaii and served as First President; co-organizer of the Annak Ti Sinait Iti Hawaii, Sinaitenians International & Global Network; Gumil Oahu. OFCC director.

Second Vice President Leticia Dar Dalit is from Sta. Maria, Ilocos Sur, president of Sta. Marians of Hawaii,

Recording Secretary Loida Alimboyoguen Yamamoto is from Cabaroan East, Vigan City, community leader, OFCC secretary, Vigan Ass’n vice president, co-chair for the Santacruzan 2014 sponsored by the FilCom Center’s 22nd Filipino Fiesta.

Corresponding Secretary Davelyn Ancheta Quijano is from Teppeng, Sinait, Ilocos Sur- Mrs. ISAH 2008-2012, participant in the Ilocos Surian Medical and Homecoming Mission, Sinait Medical Mission, president of Sinait National High School Ass’n of Hawaii, former OFCC director, realtor associates

Treasurer Rose Rosaline Sabangan is from Cabugao, Ilocos Sur, Community Service Volunteer, UFCH Progress Awardee-Community Volunteer, retired bank officer and financial consultant.

Assistant treasurer Lina Barnachea Mercado is from Santa, Ilocos Sur, businesswoman, community leader,

Auditor Alice Castaneda is from Lapog, San Juan Ilocos Sur, president of San Juan Lapog Association of Hawaii, owner of Videorama

Assistant Auditor Emmie Villaruz is from Santa, Ilocos Sur, officer, Santanians Assn of Hawaii, USA,

Public Relations Officer (PRO) Romulo Basuel is from Sinait, Ilocos Sur, former district supervisor, Dept. of Education, Division of Ilocos Sur

Public Relations Officer [PRO] Antonio Ipalari is from Sinait, Ilocos Sur. President of the Annak Ti Sinait Iti Hawaii. Served as chairman of the ISAH Green Revolution Contest.

Sgt.-at-arms: Art Abinsay of Vigan Ass’n of Hawaii; Jaime Dalit of Sta. Marians of Hawaii;  Nemesio Dar, Sta. Marians of Hawaii;  Al Sabangan of Cabugao Sons & Daughters Ass’n of Hawaii;  Paul Taong of Magsingal, Lapog, Sinait.

Director at large as the representative of their respective unit organizations: Antonio Ipalari, Davelyn Quijano, Veronica Esteban, Alice Castaneda, Armi Farinas, Roger Tapat, Tessie Aganon, Jenny Quezon, Dr. Julius Soria, Louie Funtanilla, Dr. Ignacio Torres, Leticia Dalit, Maria Cristina, White Edgar Fernandez.


Advisers: Felipe Abinsay, Jr., Ben Cabreros, Romy Cachola, Maria Etrata, Loiue Funtanilla, Al Sabangan, Dr. Charlie Y. Sonido, Engr. Carlito Soria, Dr. Ignacio Torres, Amado Yoro.
Labels:

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Empanada festival: A celebration of good taste and good life

By
By Dominic B. dela Cruz & Leilanie G. Adriano Staff reporters BATAC CITY—If there is one thing Batac is truly proud of, it would be its famous empanada-making business that has nurtured its people over the years. Embracing a century-old culture and culinary tradition, Batac’s empanada claims to be the best and tastiest in the country with its distinctive Ilokano taste courtesy of its local ingredients: fresh grated papaya, mongo, chopped longganisa, and egg. The crispy orange wrapper and is made of rice flour that is deep-fried. The celebration of this city’s famous traditional fast food attracting locals and tourists elsewhere comes with the City Charter Day of Batac every 23 rd  of June. Every year, the City Government of Batac led by Mayor Jeffrey Jubal Nalupta commemorate the city’s charter day celebration to further promote its famous One-Town, One Product, the Batac empanada. Empanada City The Batac empanada festival has already become...
14 comments
Read more

2020 Laoag City Traffic Code

By
  Republic of the Philippines Province of Ilocos Norte CITY OF LAOAG   SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD   EXCERPT FROM THE MINUTES OF THE 58 TH REGULAR SESSION OF THE 11 TH SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF LAOAG HELD AT THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD SESSION HALL, LAOAG CITY ON OCTOBER 14, 2020. PRESENT: 1.        Hon. Vicentito M. Lazo                                                 City Vice-Mayor/Presiding Officer Hon. Juan Conrado A. Respicio II                                              S.P....
44 comments
Read more

Marcos town celebrates 3rd Pinakbet Festival

By
MARCOS, Ilocos Norte—Taking pride of this town ’s favorite Ilo cano dish, locally known as pinakbet, a mix of indigenous vegetables steamed in fish sauce, residents here ushered the opening of the third Pinakbet festival. “Pinakbet” came from the contracted Ilokano word ‘pinakebbet ’ which means “ shrunk ” or “shriveled.” As a way of thanksgiving, the Pinakbet festival is a repository of the town ’ s “ani” [harvest] festival being celebrated every month of March but this was later moved to December to accommodate more balikbayans wanting to join the festivity. Residents in this agricultural town derived most of their income from the harvest of high value crops, including rice, tobacco and corn as staple crops. This year, the week-long festivity highlighted a grand parade around the town plaza and a pinakbet cook fest at the municipal gymnasium to showcase the best pinakbet in town. A boodle fight followed suit. Earlier, a fun run was participated by various groups ...
Post a Comment
Read more