An evening with Ilocos Sur Sanggunian Panlalawigan member Edgar Yabes

SEPTEMBER 23, 2014—An evening with Sanggunian Panlalawigan member Edgar Yabes and Mrs. Emerita Reyno Yabes at the Waimalu Chop Suey jointly sponsored by the Annak Ti Sinait Iti Hawaii and Sinait National High School Alumni Association of Hawaii led by Augusto Concepcion and Davelyn Quijano, president respectively.

In attendance were Oahu Filipino Community Council President Alex Vergara, Ilocos Surian Association of Hawaii President Danny Villaruz, Dr. Julius Soria, Santanians, Helen Grace Go, Candonians; Alice Castaneda and Bert Castaneda, San Juan Lapog; Mariano Viloria and Mrs. Viloria, Solotsolot; Tessie Aganon, Vigan Association of Hawaii & Associates; Bernadette Fajardo and Cesar, Candon.

Miss Oahu Filipina Lovely Orsino and Mrs. Orsino; Josie Takemoto, Dolly Willing, Hermie and Bill Gaspar, Romulo and Ophelia Basuel, Ador and Davelyn Quijano; Augusto Concepcion, Estrella and Paul Taong, Merly Yoro, Leonila Degala, Jesus Ibus.

The brief and informal program was emceed by Romulo Basuel, vice president for both organizations and the opening prayer offered by Pastor Jesus Ibus.

Davelyn Quijano and Gus Concepcion gracious welcome the group and remarks made by Danny Villaruz.

Special Presentation of a Certificate of Recognition for Service Award to SP Edgar Yabes in recognition in his invaluable contributions to the growth and development of the Municipality of Sinait as a former member of Sanggunian Bayan, former vice mayor and former mayor and the furtherance of other communities and areas of development being former member of the Board of Regents, University of Northern Philippines, Vigan and now member of the Ilocos Sur Provincial Board representing the first district. SP Yabes is serving as the chairman of Youth & Sports Development, Tourism, Culture & Arts and Living Treasures.

Co-organizer and Adviser Amado Yoro and Estrella Taong assisted by Gus Concepcion, Davelyn Quijano presented the award.

A resolution prepared by some members of the Hawaii State House of Representatives introduced by Representative Romy Cachola also presented by Amado Yoro, Alex Vergara, Danny Villaruz, Davelyn Quijano, Gus Concepcion, Estrella Taong.

Brief remarks congratulating SP Edgar Yabes and Mrs. Emerita Reyno Yabes was given by OFCC president Alex Vergara.

Acknowledgement and Closing by Hermie Gaspar, Benediction by Rev. Alex Vergara.

Recently, Annak Ti Sinait Iti Hawaii and SNHSAAH also welcomed and honored Engineer Glenn Guzman, vice mayor of Sinait and SB Romel Dayoan and Punong Barangay Dadalaquiten Norte Roselily Dayoan as they visiting Hawaii.

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