Vol 39 Issue 11 OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE ALPHA PHI OMEGA GREATER LOS ANGELES ALUMNI ASSOCIATION November 2019
Volunteers from APOGLA at the BEACH CLEANUP SERVICE at Seal Beach, CA last September 21,2019. Pictured are the 2020 APOGLA Executive officers, from left: Dan E. Nino, Troy Agagon, Jen Evangelista (editor-in-chief of TNB Newsletter), Tony Amon, Liza Valera, Marisol Roberto-Lee, Jobe Jovellanos and Glenda Tavera.
TONY AMON IS INCOMING PRESIDENT OF APOGLA By Dan E. Nino Antonio “Tony” Amon, a registered financial advisor, consultant and businessman was elected as the new president of the Alpha Phi Omega of Greater Los Angeles. Amon who was initiated from Far Eastern University (Alpha Chapter) also graduated with B.S. Mechanical Engineering degree from this university where Alpha Phi Omega (Philippines) was founded and formed its first chapter. He will succeed Mike “Boy” Medina, who was initiated from Manila Central University (Nu Chapter). Comprising the 2020 officers include Jobee Jovellanos, as vice president, Marisol Lee, secretary; Troy Agagon, treasurer, EmmaGalang, auditor; Dan E. Nino, public relations officer and Liza Valera and Glenda Tavera as Sgt.-at-Arms. Appointed as presidential advisors are Edgar Ninofranco, Eric Serrano and Lito Tarculas. Members of the Board are Mike Medina, Tony Amon, Victor Paredes, Rene Calvario, Alex Pastores, Hazel Salas and Ronald Paras. In accepting his nomination speech, Amon said, “APOGLA is a well-oiled machine. We are well established. We don’t have to change anything anymore except to improve if there are still things to improve upon. My main intention is to develop more leaders.” He quoted Indian political ethicist Mohandas Gandhi, “A sign of a good leader is not how many followers you have but how many leaders you have created.” Amon added, “Through successful recruitment, we can increase the number of members, hence we will be able to develop more leaders. Quality members are from the quantity of members. With the proper use of our resources, we will reach out to all members, both active and inactive and potential new members.” Continued on page 3
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PRESIDENT’S MESSA MESSAGE GE It was another memorable and exceptional Halloween night, Thanks to the efforts of Sisters Marisol Roberto, Glenda Flores, Liza Valera and Hazel Jovellanos. This Saturday, November 23, 2019 will be our Thanksgiving and Appreciation day. Remember, the Theme for this event is Western. So wear your cowboy hat, jeans and boots. This occasion is hosted by Team Sta. Clarita. Check out events flyer on Facebook and Groups email. Then, on Saturday, December 14, 2019 is our last event of the year, Induction of our newly elected officers and Christmas celebration. Further details and information please contact our Chairperson Bro. Domel Evangelista. This is just a reminder that APO Hawaii is ready to accommodate members who would like to attend the ACNA Spring Meeting to be held in Honolulu, Hawaii from March 25-29, 2020. Start checking flight tickets to Honolulu to avail a good fare. For details check out their website: https://www.apohawaii.org Then, on September 4-7, 2020, will be 15th ACNA Convention which will be held at Bahia Mar, Fort Lauderdale Beach a Double Tree by Hilton, Hosted by APO Florida. Website: https://www.apoflorida.com/acna2020. If you are able to attend, these 2 events is an event you don’t want to miss, so mark your calendar. For more details on our December Affair events, I would like to encourage everyone to attend our Thanksgiving Event. I humbly thank everyone for the support. I know APOGLA always look out for each other and I thank you for that. Respectfully your servant, Bro. Mike “Boy” Medina
Evolve to Fraternal Excellence ACN A Sc hedule of Acti vities ffor or 2020 CNA Schedule Activities ACNA 2020 Spring Meeting Host: APO Hawaii AA Date: March 25 to 29, 2020 (Wednesday to Sunday) Venue: Waikiki Resort Hotel 2460 Koa Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815 Phone: (808 ) 922-4911 Website: https://www.waikikiresort.com
Tribo ni Bado Newsletter is a monthly publication of the Alpha Phi Omega Greater Los Angeles Alumni Association exclusively for its members, families and friends. The opinions expressed herein are those of the writers, and are not intended to represent APOGLA AA.
Note: Detailed program to follow soon! ACNA 2020 Fall Meeting and Convention Host: APO Florida AA Date: September 4 to 7, 2020 ( Friday to Monday) Venue: Bahia Mar Ft. Lauderdale Beach a Double Tree by Hilton 801 Seabreeze Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316. Phone: (954) 764-2233 Detailed schedule of program can be found at the Convention Website: https:// www.apoflorida.com/acna2020
Publisher/Editor Sancho Sy Editorial Staff Fely Montecillo • Toti Ayo Photos/Graphics by Mylene Zamora • Jen Evangelista • Dan Nino Sancho Sy Contributors Mike Medina • Fely Montecillo • Dan Nino Troy Agagon • Jun De Castro
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TONY AMON IS INCOMING PRESIDENT OF APOGLA Continued from page 1
Amon adopted a motto for his presidency, “Influence Other Through Positive Leadership” wherein we will be the best example. The executive officers and Board members will be sworn-in by Alpha Phi Omega Council of North America President JV De Castro, Jr. on Dec. 14 at Marriott Courtyard Hotel in Baldwin Park coinciding with the 39th anniversary foundation of APOGLA and 94th anniversary foundation of APO-USA. APOGLA, originally known as APO of Southern California was founded in 1978 with Bro. Jess Castillo as the founding president. Alpha Phi Omega International Service Fraternity was founded on Dec. 16, 1925 by Dr. Frank Reed Horton with a group of 19 scouters in Lafayette College, Easton, Pensylvania. In the Philippines, it was established by Bro. Librado I. Ureta, PhD on March 2, 1950 at Far Eastern University with the encouragement of Scoutmaster Sol Levy, a visiting brother from the U.S. Beyond graduation, the spirit of the fraternity refuses to fade. During this December Affair and Inaugural Ball, the recipient of the Dr. Librado I. Ureta award will be announced and be presented by 2018 awardee and 2019 LIU Search Chairman Dan E. Nino. Alpha Phi Omega’s three cardinal principles precepts, its members from various colleges and are Leadership, Friendship and Service. With these universities in the Philippines who are now based in Greater Los Angeles serve or volunteer in the Los Angeles Marathon, Operation Gratitude, Feeding America, Blood Donation,Relief Operations, Provide scholarship grants to selected children of APOGLA children who are college-bound. It also honored in the past The Outstanding Filipino-American Senior Students (TOFASS) with supplemental college scholarship grants. Interested parties may call: Brod Mike Medina @ 909-214-4737 or Brod Domel Evangelista @ 323-302-3871. – denino1951@gmail.com Pictured are members of the 2020 APOGLA Board of Directors, from left: Rene Calvario, Mike Medina, Tony Amon, Hazel Salas, Ronald Paras, Alex Pastores and Vic Paredes. - Photos by Dan E. Nino
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Two Scions APOGLA Member s Ar e Members Are holar ship Gr ants Recipients of Sc Scholar holarship Grants Two children of Alpha Phi Omega (Philippines) Greater Los Angeles are availing of the scholarship grants provided by APOGLA that was established in 1999 for this purpose. This was announced by Brod Vic Paredes, chairman of the 2019 Scholarship Committee.
activities like member of National Honors Society, California Scholarship Federation, Key Club, Choir member, President of Ace Club, Catalyst & Cross Training Ministries and received awards such as “Student of the Month”, “Top Dog” award and as badminton player, among others.
Aside from her impressive scholastic records, Lindsey Bravo Mejia and Celeste E. Medina are the recipients of this annual program that benefits Celeste also participated actively in extra-curricular activities like member of National Honor Society, qualified scions of APOGLA members. California Scholarship Federation, Music with a Purpose, Lindsey, 17, has as a prom queen, recipient of awards like “Eagle” award, been accepted at the Tennis captain where she received Tennis Dedicated University of California, Player, MVP Doubles player and Tennis Coach awards, Irvine to major in among others. Biology as first step to In her APOGLA “Scholarship Application” pursue her passion and dream as a essay, Lindsey narrated in part, “I knew I wanted to go Dermatologist. She is the into the medical field. I knew that my passion for helping daughter of Past others would allow me to strive in the medical field President Brod Francis because of my background in service at my church and and wife Lolita “Oyet” Mejia of Chino Hills. Lindsey clubs in high school. My parents had influenced me to with a 4.14 total GPA is ranked 43rd in a class of 706 put others needs first before me which contributed to my passion to pursue a career in Medicine. In obtaining students at Chino Hills High School. this scholarship, I would be able to help my family by Celeste, 18, has use these funds towards my books and paying for my been accepted at the courses.” University of the Pacific On her “Journey To My Decision” essay, Celeste and plans to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in wrote, “I told my parents that I wanted to become a Pharmacy. She is the pharmacist not only to appease their ears but also to daughter of 2019 appease my own ears so I had somewhere to start. I President Brod Mike and wanted them to be proud of my decision because of the spouse Veronica Medina greater opportunities that were right at my fingertips. I of Fontana. Celeste with a 4.5 GPA is ranked 26th in a chose this major because I felt that it was right for me. To combine my passion for Chemistry and my love for class of 843 students at Etiwanda High School. helping others, I feel it will bring me a lifetime of In preparation for college Lindsey and Celeste happiness. The career path I have chosen is not the took several Advance Placement and Honors subjects cheapest. The most that I can do is apply for scholarships with Celeste taking the extra miles of taking up French and hope my contribution makes a difference to the for three years. tuition of a private university.” In her high school years, Lindsey not only excelled in her academics but active in extra-curricular
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FR OM MY POINT OF VIEW FROM By Bro. Dan E. Nino
Larry Itliong Day Celebrated in Full Force and Style Cerritos, Calif. — The Larry Itliong Day on Oct. 25 was celebrated in full force and style with an eclectic of community leaders and public officials with no less than Philippine Consul General Angelito Adelio Soriano Cruz in attendance cum buffet luncheon at Josephine’s. Congen Cruz in his brief speech narrated where the first FilipinoAmericans landed in what is now the United States around Morro Bay near Santa Barbara and became “assimilated in this country with the largest economy in the world with 2.3 million Fil-Ams living in California. He thanked 58th District Assemblywoman Christina Garcia for hosting the luncheon in honor of the late farm and labor leader and organizer who organized a grape strike with Caesar Chavez on Sept. 7 1965 to bring to light unfavorable working condition in Delano, California. Johnny Itliong, the son of Larry Itliong was the keynote speaker. “It’s hard to speak about your dad. The farmers then were paid very little. One thing for sure, my dad did so much to organize the grape strike.” He invited Cesar Chavez to labor movement. Itliong and Chavez were leaders of the United Farm Workers. After his speech, Johnny Itliong told this reporter that his dad was from San Nicolas, Pangasinan. He left his dad’s biography book to the organizers of the event. According to archives, Democratic Assemblyman Rob Bonta, who authored the bill designating Oct. 25 as the Larry Itliong Day, says it’s important for young people in California to understand the contributions of Filipino-Americans to the state. He says it’s a narrative that’s often not told in history books. The bill was signed by Gov. Jerry Brown which is Larry Itliong’s birthday. “History was changed, but those stories weren’t being told in the history books, weren’t being captured, and it was important to me for that to change especially in the most diverse state in the country,” says Bonta. “Itliong who died in 1977 was instrumental in sparking the Delano Grape Strike of 1965, where 1,500 Filipino laborers demanded better pay and working conditions from growers. Itliong reached out to Cesar Chavez, who at the time was a leader of another labor group.” “The two joined forces, creating the United Farm Workers of America, and launched a series of boycotts and marches that eventually led to agreements for better wages and protections of farm workers in the 1970s.” “The special designation for October 25 encourages public schools and educational institutions to honor Itliong. On this day, students will participate in lessons and activities that will teach them about Itliong and his achievements,” says Bonta. “Itliong later broke away from UFW but continued his work of advocating for Filipino farm laborers.” Assemblywoman Garcia in her brief speech, credited Filipino-American Assemblyman Rob Bonta who soldiered on in the California Legislature to pass the Larry Itliong Day in 2014. “We’re better when we embrace each other, share our common experience and lift everybody up,” she told the motley crowd. Former Cerritos Mayor and current Councilman Mark Pulido emceed the program. Among the dignitaries who attended include Cerritos Mayor Pro-tem Frank Aurelio Yokoyama, Bellflower Mayor Sonny Santa Ines, Artesia former Mayor and current Councilman Miguel Canales, Artesia Councilwoman Melissa Ramoso and Lynda Johnson, the Field Deputy Director to Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn. Members of Club Kaibigan from Whitney High School performedthe Tinikling folk dance, the national folk dance of the Philippines. The day was capped by a Filipino love song from Congen Cruz and a duet with former Mutya ng Pilipinas Rosemarie De Vera Javier.
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GOINGS ON by Sis. Fely Montecillo Now we come to the last issue of TNB for this year. We are proud and happy to claim that we have been able to.come up with our monthly contribution of our humble column to our newsletter as expected!!! We mean this year too, our TNB has always come up with the expected monthly issue , thanks to Brod Sancho Sy, who has worked so hard for its success! Thanks a lot Brod for your patience and hard work! With you, APOGLA is known to be the only AA with a newsletter of quality that is published on a monthly basis. *********************** November is Thanksgiving month and of. course, the Black Friday deals. It’s the time for pausing and giving thanks to the Lord for the blessings we receive. We know of course, that we should give thanks to the Lord not only on this day but we should do so as often as we can. Ironically, this is also the month when brawls take place in malls and stores as they grapple for bargains on Black Friday. And for this month too, we greet our Brods and Sisters who celebrate their birthdays. Our warmest greetings and wishes for your happiness now and always. Those born this month fall under the zodiac sign Scorpio. Scorpions are extremely clairvoyant and intuitive. They simply know what they want and are not afraid to work hard and play the long game to get it. Other Scorpion personality traits: they are persistent, loyal, and fearlessly curious. So to all you Scorpions out there, HAPPY BIRTHDAY! ********************** In college, we have been taught our basic freedoms and one of them is the freedom of speech. We treasure everything we have learned in school for we are expected to use them in our everyday life . What we learned in our education, we are of course expected to use in our daily life to assure our success in life. Comes now the freedom of speech - a principle that supports the freedom of an individual or a community to articulate their opinions and ideas without fear of retaliation, censorship or legal sanction. Voltaire also mentioned “I disapprove of what you say BUT I WILL DEFEND TO THE DEATH YOUR RIGHT TO SAY IT”. Nowadays however, it is dangerous to practice this freedom. One who expresses his thought could face ostracism, ridicule, and insults from parties who have opposing views. To be able to listen to other people’s point of view, not necessarily accepting them, shows how educated an individual is, and also how intelligent he is. For me, however, I would always implement whatever I have learned in the academe. Hurray for freedom of speech!
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TREASURER’S REPOR T By Bro. Troy Agagon REPORT 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39.
Agagon, Troy Almazan, Alex Almazan, Irma Ambrosio, Ronaldo Amon, Ofelia Amon, Tony Anadilla, Aris* Ang-Gayon, Melody Ansula, Bong Antonio, Bobby Aralar, Eric Argonza, Arvin Arroyo, Geoffrey Ayo, Toti Bautista, Jimmy Bayani, JR Bonete, Malene Calvario, Rene Carrasco, Danny Castillo, Nards Chua, Michael Chua, William Clarete, Sam Conferido, Ruben* David, Betta David, Christian De Leon, Malou Delmolin, Froilan Emperado, Rudy Evangelista, Domel Evangelista, Jen Fajota, Nestor Fisico, Teddy Flores, Rudy Ford, Rebecca Franco, Rolly Gapido, Bodjie Garrovillas, Ernie Gomez, Tony
40. Gopez, Bernardo, Jr. 41. Guerrero-Adao, Jenny Rose* 42. Hoffer, Jean 43. Jovellanos, Jobee 44. Lara, Hadrian 45. Lautchang, Wilson 46. Layno, MaryAnn 47. Linsangan, Jun 48. Magsino,Jimmy** 49. Maidin, Yusup 50. Mamaril, Ferdie 51. Manalastas, Ruth 52. Mansilla, Beeboy 53. Marte, Rocky 54. Martinez, Romeo 55. Medina. Mishael 56. Medina, Raul 57. Mejia, Francis 58. Mendez, Daemma 59. Mendoza, Armand 60. Mendoza, Arnold* 61. Miranda, Shane 62. Monasterio, Michelle 63. Montecillo, Fely 64. Nino, Dan 65. Ninofranco, Egay 66. Noche, Ceasar 67. Padua, Rey 68. Paggao, Jerome 69. Pangilinan, Angel 70. Paras, Roland 71. Parayno, Julius 72. Paredes, Victor 73. Pascual, Winston 74. Pastores, Alex 75. Peneza, Bobet 76. Petrasanta, Rene 77. Picazo, Bobbitte
78. Posadas, Rey 79. Raquel, Maybelle 80. Rayala, Joar 81. Reyes, Roehl 82. Rivera, Art 83. Roberto, Marisol 84. Romero, Ed 85. Rondilla, Dony 86. Rosal, Jet 87. Rubina-Galang, Emma 88. Sabalburo, Mark 89. Salas, Hazel 90. Salvador, Buddy 91. Serrano, Eric 92. Sevilla, Bobby 93. Sipin, Perry 94. Somera, Herman 95. Sy, Sancho 96. Tarculas, Josie 97. Tarculas, Lito 98. Tavera, Glenda 99. Tunque, Doms (dec.) 100.Turallo, Silverio Jr. 101.Valentino, Hero 102.Valera, Lisa 103.Ventura, Beth 104.Venturina, Jimmy 105.Villaver, Eleonor 106.Villaver, Melvin 107.Vinluan, Jehiel 108.Yambot, Ferdie 109.Yenko, Rene 110.Zamora, Sammie 111.Zara, Hanigrace as of October 23, 2019
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