TNB Newsletter - November 2022

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By Bro. Dan Nino

El Monte, Calif. – A din of diverse noise and chatters with APOGLA brethren and their spouses enjoying the fellowship with abundant food and drinks while shooting the breeze, marked the fruitful Oct. 22 election at the B Nutritious Center in this city. Some attendees garbed in their Sunday’s best converged in jubilation for their solo and group pictorials.

In the waning hours of the gathering, brods and sisses took turns singing along with a karaoke. Not to be outdone,

Brod Christian David and Sis Emma R. Galang swung into action for a “swing dance.” The only thrilling episode of the election was the contest of four candidates vying for three open seats for the Board of Directors. The outcome could go either way.

After all, the four board candidates were APOGLA past presidents who are so accomplished in their own right and worth their salt. They could provide sound wisdom and judgment as board members. They are pre-eminent stalwarts of APOGLA, no doubt. But not all can be winners.

The COMELEC declared Brods Edgar Ninofranco (Beta), Art Rivera (Eta) and Domel Evangelista (Gamma Pi) in that order. They will join the holdover members of the Board: Brods Yusup Maidin and Geoffrey Arroyo of Beta Tau, the incoming prexy Rene Diaz Calvario (Alpha) and outgoing president Roehl Reyes (Chi).

Bro. Rene Calvario who has been egged to run as APOGLA president, finally relented and ran unopposed. “It’s about time,” seemed to be the sentiment.

After being declared officially as the president-elect, this author congratulated him. He quipped, “Remember, you were the one who discovered me.” Bro. Rene was referring to our press releases in the early 1980s in several FilAm newspapers when then Alpha Phi Omega Alumni Assn. of Southern California, the precursor of APOGLA which was being revived after a hiatus of sort. “I called you and inquired how I could join and participate actively,” he reminisced. The rest is history.

A group pose of the incoming elected Executive Officers and Board of Directors of APO Greater Los Angeles Alumni Assn.

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Greetings APOGLA!

Congratulations to the newly elected and appointed officers for 2023!

We had a wonderful well-attended election, pictorial, and Halloween party at the B Nutritious in El Monte. Thank you for sharing all those delicious dishes and APO juice. Thank you for your service, ComElec members.

We broke the 160-mark for paid members. Congratulations to Vice President Bro. Roland Paras and Treasurer Sis Emma Galang for having 131 paid members to date, more than this year’s 150-goal, and a record high in the last 15+ years!

The jackets are ready for distribution courtesy of our Vice President Bro. Roland Paras. Members who participated in at least two services and attended at least 2 GMMs will receive their jackets at our Thanksgiving party.

Our fundraising raffle is still going on. If you have not received your raffle tickets, please contact Bro. Geoffrey Arroyo or Sis. Malou Fajardo. If you have not paid for your tickets yet, please Zelle your payment to Apogla.info@gmail.com or mail your check to Sis. Emma’s address.

Get your Grease-inspired attire ready for this Saturday. Sta. Clarita’s brethren are preparing for our Thanksgiving party. Food will be provided by APOGLA. Bring your favorite APO juice and whatever dish or dessert you want to share.

Bro. PP Dan Nino is still accepting applicants from our APO kids deserving of our grant. If your son or daughter is headed to college, make sure that they apply for the scholarship.

Our December affair is fast approaching. Please avail yourself of the early bird offer and be counted to attend a very exciting December Affair. Also, we request your support for this affair by placing an ad in our souvenir program.

Traditionally, we have our last GMM in October. During our October GMM, the general membership voted for another GMM this year. So we will have a GMM before our Thanksgiving party at 4 PM. Please come promptly so we can finish our GMM on time for the Thanksgiving party.

Please mark your calendar and support our Raffle Fundraising, Souvenir program, and December affair. Always Stay Safe

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 APOGLAAA.

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Other elected officers who ran unopposed include Sis Ophel Vita-Amon (Alpha) as vice president and Sis Marilou Fajardo (Epsilon), auditor.

The newly-elected officers will be complemented by appointees: Jen Evangelista (Gamma Pi) as secretary; Emma Rubina-Galang (Alpha Sigma), treasurer; Liza Valera (Gamma Rho), assistant treasurer; Bernard Gopez (Alpha Sigma), PRO; Ogie Jaranilla (Beta Tau) and Gerald Remorozo (Alpha Nu), Sgt.-at-Arms; and Sancho Sy (Alpha) as executive director and publisher of TNB Newsletter with Fely Montecillo as the editor-in-chief.

Bobet Lara (Pi), outreach program; Irma Almazan (Alpha) and Lito Tarculas (Gamma Sigma) as ACNA Liaison. Area coordinators is composed of Henry Valdecantos for Los Angeles; Rey Posadas, San Fernando Valley; Shane Miranda, San Gabriel; Jun Madrigal, Antelope Valley; Vinz Argonza, Palm Springs; Malene Bonete, South Bay; Eric Aralar, Bakersfield; Jun Linsangan, Santa Clarita; and Rocky Marte, Inland Empire. Betta David, Donny Rondilla and Ferdie Yambot are tasked as Advisers.

The 63-year-old president-elect who was in Jordan with his wife Winnie as of press time, was initiated at the Far Eastern University (Alpha), batch 1977. After migrating to the US in 1979, Brod Rene joined the US Air Force from 1980 to 1988. He formally joined APOGLA in 1984 and held various positions with a Dr. Librado I. Ureta award to boot in 2016.

A native of Dinalupihan, Bataan, he obtained his B.S. in Industrial Engineering Technology degree from Southern Illinois University. Thereafter, he graduated with Master of Information System Management. The unassuming father of two (Graham and Lauren) was employed with McDonell Douglas/Boeing Company from 1985 until his retirement in 2020.

The incoming president’s mission and vision for 2023 include: continue the accomplishments of previous administrations, encourage the members to participate in the Leadership, Friendship and Service activities of the organization, to initiate outreach program to the inactive members especially seniors and those needing assistance, and generate a healthy operational budget for APOGLA. By Bro. Dan E. Nino

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By Brother Toti Ayo

My fellow brothers, sisters, and familial members,

If October reminds us of APOGLA Election of Officers, the month of November brings to mind the most celebrated holiday here in the US, the Thanksgiving Day. A National holiday celebrated on the last Thursday of November. This year’s Thanksgiving Day falls on the 24th.

Briefly, it was in 1789 that George Washington issued the first Thanksgiving proclamation by the national government. It should be noted, that subsequent Presidents also designated days of thanks during their presidencies.

This brings to light the name Sarah Josepha Hale, a noted magazine editor and prolific writer, when in 1827, she launched a campaign to establish Thanksgiving as a national holiday. For 36 years, she published numerous editorials and sent scores of letters to governors, senators, presidents, and other politicians, earning her the nickname the “Mother of Thanksgiving.”

Abraham Lincoln finally heeded her request in 1863, at the height of the Civil war, in a proclamation entreating all Americans to ask God to “commend to his tender care, all those who have become widows, orphans, mourners or sufferers in the lamentable civil strife” and to “heal the wounds of the nation.” He designated Thanksgiving for the final Thursday in November.

For our APOGLA, we celebrate our Thanksgiving on a Saturday prior to the National holiday. You will also note that together with this celebration is our Awards Night. This event was made an opportune time for our leadership to recognize and express its thanks and appreciation to members and their family who went out of their way to give notable service/s to the Association in many different ways. A healthy practice as it is for an organization, we used to do this awards and recognition night during our December Affair - until it started to take so much time out of our December Affair Program. Today, our Thanksgiving, along with our Awards Night, is a November event to look forward to.

Looking back, we have come a long way to establish what we have now. Something to be thankful and grateful for. We have a storied past - rich in history and tradition. Admittedly, our past were not all too pleasant. But pleasant and unpleasant as they were, those experiences provided us with the needed growth, a learning experience that we

wouldn’t have learned otherwise. They made us strong. It made us the GLA that we are. Countless shared experiences to be proud of indeed. Surely, they are worthy of emulation.

Let me say this though, that whether we have been with the Association for years or a newer member, the quality time that we give to the Association is what matters most.

Thank you Lord, for taking us this far as an organization. As we reflect on our many blessings, You gave APOGLA family, the gift of quality membership that we are proud of and happy about. We thank You for their benevolence and generosity!

With a grateful heart, we ask for more courage and strength to carry on. In wisdom, we pray St. Ignatius of Loyola’s prayer for Generosity:

Dearest Lord, teach me to be generous, Teach me to serve you as you deserve; to give and not to count the cost; to fight, and not to heed the wounds; to labor, and not to seek rest; to give of myself and not to ask for reward, except the reward of knowing that I am doing your will.

For all that we are, we thank You Lord for Your blessings. Together with all in APOGLA family, we give You our grateful thanks. All for Your Greater Glory.

By this time, I should acknowledge our TNB EIC Sis Fely for keeping me in her calling list to request for an article. It compels me; even as I wonder what to write about. If I must add, with our ongoing monthly newsletter, we encourage more contributors to share their thoughts and experiences through this medium. Sharing your stories with us is certainly most welcome and is greatly appreciated.

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• This scholarship was established in 1999 with funds provided by Benefactors and Donors and/or funds raised by APOPGLA, Inc., for this purpose

• The number and amount of scholarships awarded each year will be determined by the number of applicants and the amount available

• The amount of any single scholarship will not be less than $500.00

• Willingness to lead and serve in any capacity called for by the immediate needs of the organization.

• Scholarship recipients will be determined by the APOPGLA Scholarship Committee base on scholarly achievements and service to the school and community

• Candidate should have a minimum grade point average of 3.5 and potential for success in college

• The distribution of moneys shall be made after verification of enrollment at the university.

To evaluate each applicant as fairly as possible, the Scholarship Committee requests that you fill up an application form and a questionnaire.

For details, please contact any of the following:

Bro. Dan Nino - CP# 562-508-8099 Email: denino1951@gmail.com Bro. Tony Amon - CP# 818-970-4214 Email: tamon4769@gmail.com Bro. Vic Paredes - CP# 323-707-8360 Email: vicpare1925@gmail.com

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BY BRO. DAN E. NINO

TOUGH LOVE

Based on my experience as I age up going through tough battles in life, I encounter some TOUGH LOVE. We all do. Tough love is an example of unconditional love with your partner, siblings, relatives, kids and even with our fraternity brods and sisses with whom we have shared common denominators, experiences, initiations and rituals.

Tough love is about recognizing faults of our partners and loved ones without being affected or distracted emotionally — overcoming, overlooking or forgiving their faults or sins because we are really stuck with that relationship until one gives up. There’s no turning back, so to speak because it creates more problems especially when you’re married.

As a tax preparer and business consultant, I encounter clients who pour out their problems to me. Sometimes, I also serve as a marriage counselor. So I listen. There’s an issue of division of property. And when the couple don’t agree with what to divide between them with the termination of that relationship, the marriage take its toll like anxiety and no peace of mind. It’s only the lawyers who are benefiting. The more the issue of divorce gets longer, the more the lawyer gets more money from both litigants.

Do you know the meaning of this idiom, “familiarity breeds contempt”? What does it mean?

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I’ll answer that with an example: Because you know someone very well like a member of your family, you stop respecting them and show your hostility by uttering words that are hurting. In that you think the recipient of that tirade can just bear it or can just take the bullet and just take it for granted. That’s wrong! No matter how we have known each other in a relationship, we have to say our statements lovingly, tenderly and with respect.

Topics to avoid in a gathering I found out are: politics, religion, inheritance and sometimes sports. An avid fan would dispute who is the better shooting guard: Kobe Bryant or Michael Jordan. Centers Shaquille O’Neal or Kareem Abdul Jabbar; Forwards Lebron James or Kawhi Leonard?

As you know I belong to the old school. I grew up in a family that cannot just answer back one’s father, no matter how wrong or right a father is. Never answer a father. The tough love mentality kicks in. You might face serious consequences like belting you in the buttocks. I know of someone when a son answered his dad here in California. He did not let his son enter the family home. The son slept in his car for many months and didn’t talk for years. The loving mother had no choice but to buy the son a house.

How do you do deal with tough love? Many times, the practice of tough love reveals that a person uses it because they assume their partner is incapable of learning by showing soft love or affection. They assume that is the only way to make their partner understand something and that being ‘soft’ with them won’t help them learn. So they resort to tough love.

This is what our Lord Jesus said: “If someone sins against you, then you’re to confront that person in a respectful way. If he or she listens and repents, you’re to forgive, and the relationship is healed. If there’s no repentance, you must take additional steps of tough love. The purpose isn’t revenge, but redemption.” To me, that’s tough love.

Another way of getting over a tough love situation is: lean on trusted friends to help you remain motivated, confident and on track. This way, you can release your pent-up emotions and feel better. – denino1951@gmail.com

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by Sis. Fely Montecillo

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to all the celebrants this month! May all your wishes come true! Just a reminder, just enjoy your natal day and please don’t count the candles!

Those born this month, from October 23 to November 22 fall under the zodiac sign of Scorpio while those born from November 23 to December 21 are under the zodiac sign of Sagittarius.

Scorpions are famous for being discreet and secretive, having an air of mystery surrounding them. Their other traits are: fearlessness, passion, creativity, boldness, and fierce loyalty. They are extremely deep and emotional people, and are intense in all they do. They’re natural born leaders. People born under this sign crave intimacy. They have a powerful presence and demanding personalities and their penchant for mystery is what makes them one of the most interesting signs.

Those born under the sign of Sagittarius, however, are known for their energy. It’s a sign that’s always seeking, they are the adventurers of the zodiac. While they can be incredibly flexible and adaptable, they can also be inconsistent. As they’re always looking for the next adventure, they can also abandon whatever plans they may already have. Folks under this sign struggle with commitment in relationships and have a hard time finishing what they have started.

And here’s what we have for November. November 1 - Dia de Los Muertos or Day of the Dead; November 11 - Veteran’s Day, and November 24 - Thanksgiving Day. November 2022 is observed as: National Lung Cancer Awareness Month, National Adoption Month, National Native American Month, and National Diabetes month.

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We look forward to Brod Mandy Javierto and his wife Naty, and Brod Lester and Mary Ann Arevalo, in joining us soon after their trips abroad. We’re glad they were able to take a breather from their busy skeds and enjoy life as it should be.

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Congratulations to our newly elected President Brod Rene Calvario and the other APOGLA officers who will lead the organization in 2023! We know there’s a lot of challenges ahead but we all feel secure in the thought that many of you are already veterans in serving. We are indeed, assured of good leadership in the year ahead.

We also laud Brod Rhoel Reyes, our outgoing President, and all the 2022 officers for a very successful and active year. You have indeed veered the organization to great heights!

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2.Agagon, Troy

3.Alfaro, Eunice ** 4.Almazan, Alex 5.Almazan, Irma 6.Alvarado, Larry 7.Ambrosio, Ronald 8.Amon, Ofel 9.Amon, Tony 10.Ang-Gayon, Melody 11.Ansula, Bong 12.Aquino, Tagumpay 13.Arabit, Jeffrey 14.Aralar, Eric 15.Araneta, Carlo 16.Arevalo, Lester 17.Argonza, Vinz 18.Arnaldo, Manuel 19.Arroyo, Geoffrey 20.Asuncion, Ann 21.Atienza, Oscar 22.Atienza, Rennel ** 23.Ayo, Toti 24.Bautista, Jimmy 25.Bayani, JR 26.Bonete, Malene 27.Bragado, Sam** 28.Brillo, Oscar 29.Bundalian, Kusay 30.Cajucom, Willy 31.Calvario, Rene 32.Carbon, Joel 33.Carrasco, Danny 34.Casaje, Dennis 35.Castillo, Nards 36.Chin, Jhun 37.Chua, Michael 38.Clarete, Sam 39.Clavecilla, Nan 40.Cobarrubias, Bob 41.Conferido, Reuben 42.Cordova, Jamie ** (*) 43.Cristobal, Lope 44.David, Betta 45.David, Christian 46.De Guzman, Nato 47.De Leon, Malou 48.Delmolin, Froilan 49.Dime, Emmanuel 50.Emperado, Rudy 51.Enguero, Pam 52.Evangelista, Domel * 53.Evangelista, Jen * 54.Fajardo, Marilou 55.Fernando, Rubilyn 56.Ferrer, Jojo**

57.Fisico, Teddy 58.Flores, Rudy 59.Ford, Bicbic 60.Franco, Rolly 61.Ganzon, Eleasar 62.Gapido, Bodgie 63.Garchitorena, Mar 64.Gomez, Tony 65.Gopez, Bernard 66.Gucilatar, Elma 67.Gucilatar, Mervyn 68.Guerrero, Jing 69.Ilagan, Manny 70.Imperial, Gloria 71.Jamero, Lenette 72.Jamero, Jam 73.Jaranilla, Ogie 74.Javierto, Mandy 75.Jove, Nestor 76.Jove, Shirley 77.Jovellanos, Jobee 78.Junio, Virgil * 79.Jusay, Nelson 80.Lainez, Au 81.Lara, Bobet 82.Lautchang, Wilson 83.Layno, Maryann 84.Linsangan, Jun 85.Lumague, Francisco ** 86.Lumague, Ginalyn ** 87.Madrigal, Jun 88.Madrigal, Tess 89.Magsino, Jimmy 90.Maidin, Yusup 91.Mamaril, Ferdie 92.Manalastas, Ruth 93.Mansilla, Beeboy 94.Marte, Rocky 95.Martinez, Amy 96.Martinez, Jesse 97.Mateo, Howard 98.Medina, Mishael 99.Medina, Raul 100.Mendez, Daemma 101.Mendoza, Armand 102.Miranda, Shane 103.Miranda, Arnel ** 104.Montecillo, Fely 105.Nino, Dan 106.Ninofranco, Edgar 107.Noche, Caesar 108.Pablo, Joel 109.Pagdanganan, Liz 110.Paggao, Jerome 111.Pangilinan, Angel 112.Paras, Roland

113.Paredes, Vic * 114.Pascua, Dom 115.Pascual, Winston 116.Pastores, Alex 117.Peneza, Jo 118.Perez, Aldren** 119.Petrasanta, Rene 120.Petreace, Petchie 121.Picazo, Bobitte 122.Posadas, Rey 123.Querubin, Ruben 124.Ramos, Ver 125.Rayala, Joar 126.Remorozo, Gerald 127.Reyes, Roehl 128.Rivera, Art 129.Rivera, Larry 130.Romero, Ed 131.Rondilla, Dony 132.Rosal, Jet 133.Rubina-Galang, Emma 134.Sager, Limuel 135.Salas, Hazel 136.Salinas, Jun 137.Salvador, Buddy 138.Santos, Martina ** 139.Schuller, Sharon ** 140.Serrano, Eric 141.Sevilla, Bobby 142.Sipin, Perry 143.Somera, Herman 144.Sy, Chowee** 145.Sy, Sancho 146.Tarculas, Josie 147.Tarculas, Lito 148.Tecson, Ed 149.Tecson, Raul 150.Todrera, Jay R ** 151.Umandal, Ruel** 152.Urea, Connie ** 153.Valdecantos, Henry 154.Valentino, Hero * 155.Valera, Liza 156.Ventura, Beatriz 157.Venturina, Jimmy 158.Villaver, Eleonor 159.Villaver, Melvin 160.Vinluan, Jehiel 161.Yambot, Ferdie 162.Yenko, Rene 163.Zamora, Sammy

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CELEBRANTS CELEBRANTS CELEBRANTS CELEBRANTS

01- Cesar Noche - Ed Tecson - Noel Capulong 02- Vic Paredes, Irma Almazan - Bayani Valentino 03- Bob Bacalia 06 -Yusup Maidin 07 -Rene Jayoma 09- Joel Pablo, Ogie Jaranilla 10- Nelson Pante, Ann Asuncion 11- Junn Aquino 12- Bobby Antonio 13- Emma Galang, Silver Turallo 14- EJ Panganiban, Hope Arante 19- Liz Pagdanganan Brillo 21- Rodolfo Dimatulac 24- Manny Tibangin - Jojo Sarao 28- Beeboy Mansilla 30- Mark Guerrero

SPOUSES: 01- Jeanette Pascual 03- Beth Alon, - Vilma Clor 09- Ellen Bacalia 13- Lou Carbon 16- Lorrie Pagado 19- Yasmin Magno 24- Loida Atienza 25- Sherryl Baxal 27- Myla Grace Pepino - Rhoda Ambrosio - Fe Arnaldo 28- Eva Salvador

* - paid until 2023 ** - new members As of 11-15-2022

APO KIDS: 01- Liza Alon, Aaron Alcantar 03- Alexis Salum 04- Jovelle Jove 05- Leslie Noche, Mark Ventura 10- Janice Rosales 11 - Monica Therese Aquino - Jehmiel Vinluan 12- Alexander Exconde 13- Paula Emperado, Bro. Glenn Rivera - Jomel Garchitorena 16- Immaculate Villanueva 17- Patrick Ayo, Luke Jonart Caldoza 21- Reece Antoine Aralar, Renee Antoine Aralar, PJ Emperado, Eejay Ramos 25- Madison Erin Aralar

- Coby Ramos, Paul Michael Milano 26- Jude Carbon, Francis Talabis 29- Paolo Adriano, Jiebon Ingco

- Jove Yambot 30- Jason Maddela

TREASURER’S

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