2017 Outstanding Foreign Workers Awards Gala by Team United Maharlika

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PROGRAMME Presentation of Colors & Banner - Officers, Members and MOFW Awardees Star Spangled Banner & Lupang Hinirang Invocation – Bishop Gregorio Agulan, Welcome Address – Cynthia Ballenas, Executive Vice Pres. & Chair Anniversary Ball Organization’s Acknowledgement – Ms. Nida Cortez, SVP/ Corporate Secretary PRESENTATION OF HONOREES

THE MOST OUTSTANDING FOREIGN WORKERS Set I

Set II

Honorees

Categories

Mr. & Mrs. Ed & Sonia Carasig Lt. Gabrielle Lemly, USN

Individual Individual

Response from Atty. Felix Vinluan PRESENTATION OF THE

2017 AMBASSADOR OF GOODWILL Mrs. Willyfreda Tejada Pinning of the Sash of Honor Entertainment – Manny Ayala Inspirational Message -Hon. Tess De Vega, Consul General of the Philippines Presentation of Certificates to the Team United Team 2016 - Hon. Tess DeVega. and ChairPerson Cynthia Ballenas Closing Remarks - Bishop Gregorio Agulan, Drawing of the Raffle Tickets - Mrs. Cynthia Ballenas, Chairperson PHOTO OPP OF ALL HONOREES Emcees – Mr. Rene Ballenas & Ms. Ria Serrano

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Team United Maharlika Foundation Inc., or TUMFI, was conceived and organized by a group of community leaders whose goals and objectives were to make changes and practices to reflect the ideals and true process of democracy and entrepreneurship. On its evolution, it has become one of the most active organizations in the Filipino American community in the United States of America from its inception in September 2011. In 2012, TUMFI launched a program Calamities for Charities and collaborated with other organizations and entities for its advocacy on medical, surgical and dental missions in the Philippines. It has distributed cash; relief goods and foods to those affected by calamities and conducted humanitarian and charitable works in the Philippines and in the US. In 2014, TUMFI launched another program, The Overseas Foreign Workers Award, to recognize nationals from different countries who continue to be the movers, supporters and proponents to their originating motherland. In 2015, TUMFI added The Maharlika Award in their Gala Night to recognize individuals born within and outside of the United States who continue in working and helping their local communities. THE MOST OUTSTANDING OVERSEAS FOREIGN WORKERS The Most Outstanding Overseas Foreign Workers program was launched in 2014 with the purpose of recognizing the people born outside of the United States, excel in their fields of endeavor and has made vital contributions to their country of origin and in the United States of America through their charitable and humanitarian works. In selecting the awardees, there is a nomination process, discussion by the awards committee, and selection of an individual per category. After which, the awards committee chairman will make the proper endorsements to the executive board for final approval. THE MAHARLIKA AWARD The MAHARLIKA Award is given to individuals, couples and organizations who continue to work to the best of their capacity to help those who are in most need. And oftentimes, their willingness to help knows no bounds. In the Philippines, these individuals are regarded very highly and are considered as the â&#x20AC;&#x153;nobleâ&#x20AC;? ones.

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THE SUMMER THEMED EVENTS

CHRISTMAS CAROLING

Caroling is a big part of the Filipino Christmas celebration. Once the dawn mass known as "Misa de Gallo" or "Simbang Gabi" begins, choralists will be on their feet singing Christmas hymns from house to house, spreading the joyous spirit of the season through tunes. Here in the U.S., our TEAM UNITED family tries to emulate the same celebration. During the Yuletide season, we gather our members to avail their leisure time and indulge in singing Christmas carols. We gather the monetary donations and put to use towards our yearly activities, for Missions in the Philippines, and other charitable causes that we support. In this manner, we also engage families, especially kids, to experience "caroling" the way we do it back home. This event is a joyous occasion for both children and adults. Should you wish to be part of our Christmas Caroling or be visited by us during this Christmas KARAOKE FOR A CAUSE season, please contact Team United at 646-831-9541

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Touch of Gold," "White Partyâ&#x20AC;?. Name it what you want. But, we always ask ourselves: By what method would we be able to have an incredible time while encouraging solid, real bonds between individuals who cooperate? Call it perfect spot, correct time, or perhaps simply the right blend of diligent work and good fortune; yet, things always take off pretty fun and easy once the burst of sunshine starts to paint the summer skies with its golden dusts! And our TEAM UNITED family is always ready to favor each one with the heavenly company and delicious comestibles! If you wish to join us this summer, please contact Team United at 646-831-9541

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Rene Ballenas

Founder & President When Team United Maharlika Foundation, Inc. was founded in September 2011, there were less than ten (10) kindhearted community leaders who would like to make a difference in the way an organization is to be run. Recognizing that all of us are volunteers and our only pay-off is the joy that service to our fellowmen could bring, we moved on. Six (6) years after this month, when you look at the eyes of the officers and members of this organization, with their smiles, you can tell the fulfillment of that experience. You expect us to stop because we fulfilled our goal? A big NO! We moved forward and wanted to do more. Thus, for the 4th time now, we have another batch of the Most Outstanding Overseas Foreign Workers, the Maharlika Awardees and the Ambassador of Goodwill. Today, we celebrate them, and we are glad that you are celebrating with us. Thank you! These people have excelled in their fields of endeavor. They gave, they shared, they worked hard and now they will be recognized. Congratulations! To our supporters and to those who believed in what Team United Maharlika Foundation, Inc’s. advocacy, we always thank you and value your support to us and our advocacies and projects. This year, on February 2 & 4, 2017 we have conducted a two-day medical, dental and humanitarian mission in La Castellana, Negros Occidental and we added the surgical component on it. Truly, it was an amazing experience. In 2018, I would challenge and invite you to join, collaborate, contribute and donate with us for the most devastated city in the Philippines right now. MARAWI CITY. Proceeds of today’s fundraising will go to our Medical and dental services for the people of Marawi City in February. Don’t just be on the sideline on this, be an active part of our advocacies and projects, contact us… Let us be UNITED and join forces with us to help our fellow Filipinos in that part of Mindanao. Today as celebrate our awardees, we begin to conceptualize to materialize a mission in MARAWI CITY!!! We continue to move forward…

Greg Agulan EVP & COO The Lifeblood of Team United Maharlika Foundation is rooted in service and everything flows and is nourished by it. Service is the nurturing force that fuels our growth. Giving our best becomes our culture guided by its vision and cause. Our collaboration with other community organizations are the foundation of our accomplishment. And hard work with dedication are the bedrock of our achievement. Today, as we celebrate the 6th founding Anniversary of Team United Maharlika Foundation Inc., we commemorate this occasion by honoring these extraordinary individuals who go beyond themselves and their families while they make a substantial contribution of service to others. I cannot imagine how Sir Francis Sison and Miss Cherry Smyth do it. Sir Francis builds inspired leaders through his international leadership of the Order of Knights of Rizal while Cherry builds up the dreams of many school children in Palawan through KIDS PHILIPPINES. And each one of you who have been selected shall be honored today as Outstanding Overseas Workers representing millions of overseas workers around the world. OFWs are declared as modern Heroes as a hero is living a sacrificial life which means a life of service. With that, we honor you at today’s occasion With another joint celebration, this year, we thank you for joining us. And a salute to all our honoree. Mabuhay and congratulations!

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RENE BALLENAS CHAIRMAN

GREG AGULAN VICE CHAIR

RIA SERRANO BOARD SECRETARY

NIDA CORTEZ SECRETARY

JOYCE ANDES-DAVID MEMBER

CYNTHIA BALLENAS MEMBER

MERLYN VELASCO MEMBER

September 17, 2017, World Astoria Manor, Queens, NY

PROGRAM & JOURNAL

INVITATION

Mrs. Cynthia Ballenas Mrs. Ria Serrano Ms. Nida Cortez Ms. Merlyn Loja Mrs. Elena Bahian

Mrs. Ria Serrano Mr. Joey Alfonso Ms. Nida Cortez Mrs. Cynthia Ballenas

PRESENTER SELECTION

SELECTION OF AWARDEES

Mrs. Nida Cortez Ms. Franz Capistrano

Mrs. Joyce Andes-David Mr. Arman David

REGISTRATION

Mrs. Joyce Andes-David

EVENT LOGISTICS Ms. Nida Cortez Ms. Lett Dayao

AUCTION & FUNDRAISER Mrs. Elena Bahian Mrs. Merlyn Loja

BALL CHAIR Ms. Ria Serrano

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Mrs. Joyce Andes-David Mrs. Merlyn Loja Mrs. Elena Bahian

DECORATIONS & TECHNOLOGY Mr. Greg Agulan Mrs. Nida Cortez Mrs. Merlyn Loja

OVERALL BALL CHAIR Ms. Cynthia Ballenas

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2016 WHITE PARTY

2015 KARAOKE FUNDRAISER FOR A CAUSE

2015 CHRISTMAS CAROLING FUNDRAISER

2017 MEDICAL MISSION

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2015-2016 PROJECTS MEDICAL MISSION: Feb 2-5. 2016 Iloilo, Philippine (Municipality of Zaragga and Barangay Libertad, Lapuz)

TRAININGS AND SEMINARS (Public Speaking, Financials for Non Profit Organizations)

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WILLYFREDA S. TEJADA, RN Weng, as shortly called, is a registered Nurse at Northwell, Manhasset, a Critical Care RN and Ambulatory Same Day Surgery, RN. She is married to married to Levi Tejada Sr., and is blessed with 3 children: Levywayne, Levi Jr, Wesley As busy as you may see her attending various community organization events, she serves on the board of several of them like Vice President of Projects for APAFI, Served during the Dental,Medical mission in Pangasinan and Catanduanes, Board of Director CAUSA, Catanduanes Association USA. With dedication and hardwork, she has been bestowed with numerous recognition with awards as Nursing excellence as Critical Care RN, Long Island Parent of the year, Mother of the Year, Outstanding Pangasinenses -Ambassador of Goodwill, Mrs.Pangasinan 2012 to name a few.

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Sir Francis Diaz Sison Awardee for International Community Leadership Sir Francis Sison is a National Career College Director of one of the best Allieds’ Health Professional Services in the State of New Jersey between 2008-2014 before he took an early retirement in 2014. He is currently serving his second term as Regional Commander of the Knights of Rizal United States Council with more than 100 chapters nationwide. H received the “Knight Grand Commander of Rizal Award”, the highest award of the Knights of Rizal together with the President of the Philippines, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte during the Knights of Rizal International Assembly last February 25 in Davao City, Philippines. He is also the current President of the Garden State Filipino American Association. Proceeds for his annual fashion show goes to the less fortunate children in the Philippines through Bantay Bata Foundation. Additionally, he was awarded the Crisostomo Ibarra Fellows, a gold sesquicentennial medallion of honor during the 150th birth anniversary of Dr. Jose Rizal. He received the “El Amor Patrio International Excellence Award” as Chapter Commander of New Jersey Chapter in 2012. He introduced the “Knights of Rizal” black tuxedo Nehru collar uniform during the Third Canadian Regional Assembly. In 2008 then Sir Reghis Romero, the Supreme Commander, captivated with its elegance and uniqueness adapted and officially became the official Knights of Rizal uniform. Recently, he, together with his wife Lady Evelyn, received the “2017 Parents of the Year Award”. They were the first Filipino couple to be awarded with this prestigious recognition during the celebration of National Parents Day held at the Madison Square Garden on July 15, 2017. He also received an “Award of Excellence in Parenting” last July 22nd at the Ramada Hotel, sponsored by the Filipino International Community of America.

Isagani Puertollano Awardee for Marine Engineering Gani, as popularly known is one of the busy community leaders across the Tri-State. In 1995/1998 Bayanihan Club of Union (Founder) President In 2002 & 2011, he was the Over-All Event Chairman for PHILIPPINE AMERICAN FRIENDSHIP COMMITTEE (PAFCOM),. In 2004 and 205, he was the President of Federation of Philippine-American Society in NJ(FOPSNJ). In 2006 and 2007, he was the President of the PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE DAY COUNCIL INC. In 2013, he was the Grand Marshal for the PHILIPPINE DAY ORGANIZING COMMITTEE (PDOC). In 2015 till present, he continues to be active as a Vice Chairman for PAFCOM and the Cultural Chairperson for the event since 2014. Because of his active engagement in the community, he has been recognized by the community. Some of which includes the: Twenty Outstanding Filipino Abroad NJ(TOFA), September 2004, Washington DC. Hall of Fame Awardee, September 2007, Chicago, Illinois; Community Service Awardee, APPA 2008; Parents of the Year 2012; He volunteers for Humanitarian and Medical Missions like Friends In Deeds’ Cagayan de Oro in February 2012 , in Salcedo, Hernandez, Borongan, Eastern Samar in February 2014; in January/February 2015, and February of 2016; at the Provincial Hospital, Mati, Davao Oriental; at the St. Louis University Hospital, Baguio City; at the 2016 PMMA, Medical and Surgery Medical Mission January. He also sponsored Team United Maharlika Foundation Medical Mission in February 2016 in Zarraga, Iloilo.

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Blizelda Elevado Awardee for Caregiving BLIZIE, short for Blizelda, was born in Camarines Sur, Philippines in 1965. She is the eleventh among thirteen children of native Bicolano parents. Growing up, she encountered a lot of difficulties and struggles, but that didn’t make her give up. She received the Bachelor Degree in Secretarial Studies from Holy Angel University in 1985. She moved to Pampanga, a province in Central Luzon, worked in Clark Airbase as a flight support assistant during her early 20’s. During that time, she met her husband Nestor Elevado, whom they have two lovely children. In hopes of giving her family, especially her children a bright future, she worked in Hong Kong for eight years. The same employer in Hong Kong gave her the opportunity to fulfill her American dream. In 2006, Blizie came to New York where she worked as a caregiver. Being a compassionate, reliable, lovable and trustworthy lady that she is, her very first patient or the old woman she took good care of under her hands, a former writer, was given another four years under her care. Currently, Blizie has two jobs. She works as an executive assistant to the jewelry designer Judith Ripka by day and as a caregiver to a former 90 year old Mets lawyer (who was also the lawyer of George W. Bush) in Brooklyn Heights. They say that good caregivers are those who naturally have an urge to help others. Those who know her well, can attest that she is that kind of person. She has always placed a priority in helping other people. She was able to rebuild her parents’ house in Bicol wrecked by one of the strongest typhoons that hit the Philippines. Aside from her pride of sending her two children to good universities, and are now professionals, Blizie was also able to help her nephews and nieces to have quality education through her financial support. Blizie consistently helps projects of churches both here and abroad which allowed her to acquire properties in the Philippines. Blizie is a generous person, not to mention the personal assistance she gives to her friends oin the Filipino communities both here and back home. All these achievements are possible because of her dedication, hardwork and perseverance through caregiving. No doubt, her family, friends and relatives are very proud of her.

Manuel & Helen Dela Vega Awardee for Residence Management Husband and Wife, Manuel and Helen Dela Vega were both born and raised in Catanduanes. They are blessed with three beautiful daughters, Grace, Jennifer, and Chachi, with son-in-law Jonathan Valdez and two grand children, Hannu & Kassandra While Manuel has worked as an official chauffer for the Philippine Embassy Office in Tokyo, Japan (76-82), for Zambia Embassy Office in Tokyo, Japan (82-87), for Permanent Observer of Switzerland to United Nation in New York, NY (87-92), for Swiss Ambassador Residence in Germany (92-99), Helen worked as a chef at the Swiss Ambassador Residence in Tokyo, Japan (7682), in New York, NY (87-92), in Germany Bonn (92-99). In 1999, Manuel and Helen moved to Westchester New York to fulfill being business people and work as Residence Managers. Despite having a long day of work, both continued to engage in civic activities: Manuel was the founder President of Samahang Filipino sa Tokyo Japan (76-82), Overseas Workers Association ‘83-‘87. Manuel as founder/former president, Helen as secretary,;National Association of Filipino American 88-present, Manuel as President and Helen as secretary; Kasamahan ng mga Pilipino Westchester atbp. (KAPWA) with Helen as secretary.; Catanduanes Association ’02-present. With their dedication, the organizations have acknowledge through honoring them with Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding & Dedicated Services as co-founder of NAFA in Sept 2015, Plaque of Appreciation for Humanitarian Services in April 2000, Certificate of Appreciation as Outstanding Filipino Worker in Sept 1987. - 11 -

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Hon. Salvador Deauna Awardee for Government Service Salvador “Buddy” Deauna was born in Camarines Norte, Philippines. A son of a farmer, the eldest of 16 children. He graduated with Bachelor of Science in Commerce, Majored in Marketing at Manuel Luis Quezon University in Manila Happily married to the former Marcela Santelices Tabuzo of Calolbon, Catanduanes; and blessed with four children, three boys and one girl. Now a proud grandfather of six grandchildren (four girls and two boys). The Deaunas migrated to the United States in 1985 hoping for a better future. He started as a utility man and immediately moved to sales, then eventually promoted to store manager of Trader Horn. He became a homeowner and a resident of Bergenfield, N.J. since 1989. Due to his burning desire to become a businessman, he decided to quit his job. In 1994, he established Asian Pacific Travel in Bergenfield, catering mostly to Filipino-Americans going back and forth to and from the Philippines. His business includes pilgrimage tours all over the world. In 2010, he was appointed Director to head the Census under the umbrella of the National Federation of Filipino American Associations, one of the biggest Fil-Am associations in the entire United States. His main task was to do outreach programs with our community and speaking engagements encouraging Filipino-Americans to register in the Census. The result was a huge success. They were able to get enormous registration of the Filipino-American community in the eastern seaboard. With that, the Filipino-Americans are now recognized as one of the biggest minority groups in the United States. Buddy is one of the original incorporators of the Filipino American Legal Defense and Education Fund (FALDEF). Buddy Deauna is also one of five incorporators of the Filipino Heritage Foundation in Bergenfield. He is a former Chapter Commander of Knights of Rizal Bergenfield Chapter. He served as President of the Lions Club, Bergenfield Chapter District 16-A year 2005-07. Former President of Bergenfield Chamber of Commerce, year 2001-02. Buddy is, likewise, very active in his parish of St. John the Evangelist, Roman Catholic Church, where he serves as Lector and a former member of Pastoral Council of the Archdiocese of Newark. He is very much involved in the town’s governing body as member of the board of Adjustment, better known as the Zoning Board since 1997. He is serving his first term as Councilman of Bergenfield

Crispin Ayroso, DMD Awardee for Dentistry An awardee of PACCAL (Pan American Concerned Citizens Action League) and TOFA (The Outstanding Filipinos in America), Cris is a member of American Dental Association, NY County Dental Society, Greater New York Dental Convention, Eastern Association of Filipino Dentists in America, Academy of General Dentists, American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry. Aside from being busy in his daily business, Cris is also active in giving back to his community. Locally, he has volunteered for several years in the Greater New York Dental Conventions and on charity works given by Regional Dental Societies. And back home in the Philippines, he engages in Dental and medical mission. He has served in Benguet, Baguio, and Metro Manila.

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Jose M. David, M.D. Awardee for Medicine Jose took his undergrad in 1979 and his medical education in 1983 in the University of the Philippines. Took his internship at the Philippine General Hospital and his residency Albany Medical Center, Department of Family Practice. 1989-1991, St. Joseph’s Hospital, Syracuse, NY. Transitional Program. 1988- 1989. State University of New York – Health Science Center, Syracuse, NY Pathology. 19861988 In the 90s, Jose worked as a House Physician, From the 90s to the early 2000s, he worked as a Staff Physician, then a Medical Director 2012 onwards, And while he is working on his private independent practice within the David-Dincer Medical Group, he continues to be engaged with the community as a Plenary Speaker, his lectures, and his organization activities locally and globally. Because of his continues visible of engagement, he has been recognized and awarded from 2003 till present. His most recent honors are: New York Society of Addiction Medicine President’s Award in 2012 (Leadership role in legislation against Medical Marijuana and obtained support for passage of the Good Samaritan Bill to reduce drug overdose) Most Outstanding Alumni in Family Medicine, presented by the University of the Philippines, Alumni Association in America, October 2015 Most Outstanding Member Service Award, presented by the Medical Society of the State of New York. June 2016.

Marilou Bugarin, RN Awardee for Nursing The Marilou known to all of us is on her weekend passion as the wife of DJ ErnieB, the Line Dance Instructor, Production and Line Dance Choreographer. The Marilou that most of us don’t know is a Registered Professional Nurse. An alumna of Far Eastern University School of Nursing 1974.She has been in the Nursing Service for he past 42 years. She is currently the ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF NURSING FOR PATIENT THROUGHPUT at SUNY DOWNSTATE MEDICAL CENTER OF BROOKLYN Her other areas of expertise are: Medical/Surgical Unit - 2 years as a Staff Nurse, Medical intensive Care Unit - 17 years - as a staff nurse until her promotion as Assistant Director of Nursing. As an Associate Director of Nursing - covered Medical Units for 2 years and at her position as Associate Director of Nursing in Patient Throughput She was a recipient of Excellence Service Award from Philippine American Lions Club 2012. She also involved herself in the Fashion Frenzy as a Fashionista. Crowned MRS. PAFCOM (Philippine American Friendship Committee) 2014.

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Danilo ‘JR’ Rivera Awardee for Real Estate Brokering Danilo "Jr" Rivera is the Principal Broker of Bona Tierra and has been working on New York Residential Real Estate since 1999. Due to his family’s strong Real Estate background, Jr was exposed at young age to New York Real Estate and this lengthy experience has allowed him to create transactions that are both enjoyable and profitable for his clients. Additionally, his extensive knowledge of Manhattan real estate has allowed him to skillfully recognize excellent properties for buyers, sellers, investors and renters alike. Jr has represented many international clients, high-net-worth individuals, multinational corporations, Broadway productions, United Nation dignitaries and Education Institutions, including selling a Mansion to his alma mater, Fordham University. Recently, Jr River has represented in numerous prestigious properties such as: 235 East 40th St “Vanderbilt,” 350 West 42nd St “Orion,” 247 West 46th St “Platinum,” 18 West 48th St "Centria," and 350 West 50th St “World Wide Plaza.” Jr Rivera was raised in Manhattan and has attended New York’s Xavier High School and Fordham University.

Cherry Marmes-Symth Awardee for Entrepreneurship Cherry Marmes Smyth is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, beauty queen, and active Filipino-American community leader in the East Coast. Cherry is the sole proprietor of CHERRY M SMYTH PRODUCTIONS, LCC based in Connecticut, USA. She is also the owner of CMS COLLECTIONS, an in-house boutique located at 169 Kenwood Estates, Griswold, CT. Additionally, she manager her CMS TRAVEL business, as well as promoting the JEUNESSE product brand. Cherry immigrated to the United States in 2006 and has been happily married to Pete Smyth for the past eleven years. Cherry and Pete reside in Griswold, CT, a southeastern portion of the state. Cherry was crowned with the title of Mrs. Philippines America 2013. Since 2013, she has supported and provided scholarship grants to 20 deserving young students in the Philippines, particularly in her home province of Lanao del Norte, Mindanao. The support of these 20 young scholars has now grown into a charitable foundation. Cherry is the passionate founder and President of KIDS PHILIPPINES INC. (KPI), a 501c3 not-for-profit charitable corporation based in connecticut. She has expanded Kids Philippines into Rhode Island, NY and NJ. She traveled to the Philippines in November 2016 and May 2017 to deliver essential school supplies to 550 KIDS Philippines Scholarship recipients and humanitarian mission participants. KIDS PHILIPPINES supports 15 schools throughout the Philippines with more to come in the future. Cherry will be hosting a formal gala in October 2017 to raise funds in support of KIDS PHILIPPINES, INC.

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Rosalinda Bajolo Awardee for Education Rosalinda has been distinctly honored by various entities. This includes BIG APPLE Awards- Recognizing Teacher Excellence in New York City, New York City Department of Education, 2015 and PACCAL Excellence in Teaching Profession, 2016, New Jersey Additionally, she also received recognition as 10-Year Teaching Service Award, Association of Fil-Am Teachers of America, (2016), With Honors and & Distinction Service Awardee, Association of Filipino Teachers inEastern America, (2015), Teaching Profession Service Award â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gawad Lingkodâ&#x20AC;?, United Federation of Fil-Am Educators, (2015). Most Influential Teacher Award, United Federation of Fil-Am Educators, 2015, Regional Edmodo Ambassador Certified Trainer I and II , Edmodo New York Region, Urban Advantage Teacher, Class Dojo and New Science Teacher Mentor, National Documentation Director, United Federation of Fil-Am Educators, 2016, Executive Secretary, United Federation of Fil-Am Educators- NYC Chapter, 2016, Edmodo Regional Ambassador, New York Region; Workshop Facilitator, Superheroes in Disguise-The Power of Using Edmodo, IS 230, Jackson; Heights, NY, (Intermediate School 230 School Year 2016-2017 ); Aside from being a very dedicated teacher, she also supports the mission of Calvary Bible Baptist Church, Dumagoc, Pagadian City,And Bible Baptist Mission, Balamban, Cebu for lot and building projects. Training programs to school teachers and church leaders on teaching strategies.

Bishop Joy Theriot Awardee Josefina Joy Theriot is a wife, mother, career woman, and a non-profit executive. Her professional experience started from University of Bohol, Philippines where she graduated with bachelor's degree in Business Administration, majoring in Accounting with a minor in management. She worked in the Philippines as the National Coordinator for CARP (Collegiate Association for the Research of Principles) for 10 years working with politician, school officials, and Student leaders before proceeding to the United States of America after marriage to her American husband and continued in her academic pursuit at Glendale College, Los Angeles, CA for a certification in accounting. Joy has worked at the New Yorker hotel in New York City as Front desk coordinator for 4 years then becoming a purchasing manager at Saeilo Inc. in Blauvelt New York. After Moving to New Jersey, she worked at Whitney Digital Equipment for couple of years at the same time become a part time volunteer as the regional coordinator of UPF (Universal Peace Federation) in Clifton, NJ. In 2006, they moved to Texas and worked at Kemah Boardwalk Hotel, Kemah, Texas. Currently she is working at the Unification Theological Seminary as the Director of Recruitment. President, Family OUtreach Foundation; Chairwoman, Women's Federation for World Peace Houston Texas; Volunteer at Christian Relief Foundation during hurricane IKE; President, Filipino International Association in America (FICA). Currently, she is the United Nations Director for Global Women for Peace and Unity Foundation, a non-profit organization; President, Pathway Resources; and a committee member of Cities for CEDAW, a committee on United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Joy was also a member of the organizing committee for the celebration of International Women's Day at the United Nations, March 9, 2015 that bring 20,000 people; and Co-chair of CWS59 and CW60 planning committee (Commission on Status of Women NY); and former member of national home association. She has been married for 27 years and are blessed with 4 children whom she home schooled. The eldes recently graduated with honors for Mechanical Engineering at West Point, United States Military Academy. - 15 -

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Felix Vinluan, ESQ Awardee for Law Born in Dagupan City, Felix took up Philosophy in college and graduate schools before going to law school at the University of the Philippines. After graduation from law school, he joined law firms in Metro Manila and concentrated his practice in the fields of labor and management relations. After six years of law practice in the Philippines, he migrated to Michigan where he worked as Human Resources Manager and then as Chief Operating Officer of a Medicare-certified home health care agency. In 1998, he moved to New York and started his immigration practice, assisting hundreds of nurses and physical therapists come to work in the United States. In 2006, Felix assisted the Sentosa 27+ nurses who complained about the terms and conditions of their work environment. In 2010, he shifted his practice to employment law, advocating for Filipino immigrant workers fight for their proper wages. In 2012, he worked to legalize the status of many Filipino housekeepers, country club workers, hotel servers and cooks based in Florida who found themselves victims of unscrupulous labor traffickers. In 2013, he assisted several aggrieved employees of an engineering firm secure their proper wages after they had been unceremoniously terminated. He has helped many H-1B workers secure their back pay after their H-1B employers benched them or gave them less hours than originally agreed upon. He has been representing low-wage earners, such as nannies and housekeepers, as well as professionals, such as nurses, teachers, and accountants, in fighting for their rights as immigrant workers in this country. Admitted to practice not only in New York State courts, but also in the Southern and Eastern federal District courts of New York, Felix continues to represent mostly workers in fighting for their wage and hour rights as well as in securing the immigration status of many victims of human trafficking. His firmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s philosophy is premised on the protection of the individualâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s civil rights in the workplace and in combating any form of worker exploitation.

Alice Soriano Awardee for Child Care Born in Calauag, Quezon, Alice is married to Jesus Soriano. Has 3 kids, and 13 grandkids, and an adopted. She initially worked in Estee Lauder at the Bloomingdales store. She studied in the King Borough Community College, took a Patient Care Technician and Phlebotomy,. And then worked in the Methodist Hospital. For quite a time, she has been taking care of the a beautiful child but she lost him due to an elevator accident while the child was with his father. The loss has devastated her and she continues to cope with hope of better days. On her downtime, she serves the community by volunteering her time. For 2 years, she was the President of the Lions Club in Elmhurst Heart of Queens; the Treasurer of Pangarap International, Treasurer of the Wonder Girls. She has been a volunteer for the Philippine Independence Day Council Incorporated. She has also raised funds through gala events and have been crowned for her efforts. She was named Mrs. Pearl by PHHSO, Mrs. Heritage in Bergenfield, Mrs. Manaoag, and Mutya ng St. Patrick in Long Island City to name a few.

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Eduardo S. Paderon, PhD. Awardee Eduardo S. Paderon holds the rank of Emeritus Professor of Philosophy and Business Administration. He served as Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs and later as the first Provost of Georgian Court University from August 2001 to July 2005. As Provost, he advocated the change of status of Georgian Court College to a university, and supported the strategic emphasis on the Women's College as the core business of Georgian Court. He pushed for the transformation of faculty culture with focus on the teacher-scholar model, and with the faculty established a wellfunded and faculty directed Faculty Development Program, providing adequate financial support for faculty presentations at national and international conferences. He encouraged the revision of faculty governance and bylaws, improved relations and communications between faculty and administration, pressed for degree programs' quality and relevance, advocated the innovative integration of academic and student affairs under the Provost model of academic governance, and explored international exchange programs with universities in other countries. He was a strong supporter of distance learning and degree completion programs as well as offering Georgian Court University programs at off campus locations, like Woodbridge, New Jersey. Dr. Paderon was very active in the field of higher education, especially in the area of university administration, faculty and curriculum development. He served for many years on the Chief Academic Officers Task Force of the Washington-based Council of Independent Colleges, was chair of the Task Force in 2004-05, and received CIC honor and recognition for his services as its annual conference in 2004. He participates in accreditation visits for Middle Stages, and has just finished servicing as a Program Review Report reviewer for two institutions, one in Pennsylvania, and the other in Puerto Rico. Before his appointment at Georgian Court University, he served as Provost at the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas for six years. He gave leadership to that institution as it transitioned from a college to a university, developed three doctoral programs, started a college in China, launched its Virtual University, expanded its international programs including exchange programs with Philippine colleges and universities, and saw its enrollment grow by more than fifty percent. He served in various capacities as faculty and administrator in several institutions of higher education in the New York area, including Fordham University, Manhattan College, St. Joseph's Seminary in Dunwoodie, NY, and Iona College in New Rochelle. At Iona College, as an Associate Dean of the Hagan School of Business, he directed the International Institute for Executive Management which provided training on the US free enterprise system to over 2,000 Russian directors and general managers. He conducted seminars on American business to the business faculty of the Plekhanov Academy of the Russian Economy in Moscow, Russia and the faculty of the Institute for Trade and Technology in Kiev, Ukraine. He designed and directed a special MBA program for selected Russian students from Siberia and taught in the program in Moscow. He was appointed to the endowed Hilton Chair in Business Ethics at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, California in spring 1990. He has presented papers at many national professional conferences around the country as well as at the University of Cambridge and University of Oxford in England, and at the University of Siena in Italy. He has conducted workshops in ethics training for various organizations, including the law enforcement and county government agencies of Rockland, New York. His writings and scholarly activities, including national and international presentations, focus on business ethics, and cross cultural value studies. He served on the Certification Advisory Council in the Universities Division of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for six years and chaired the Council for four years. He served on the board of Monroe College in New York, and also sat on the Board of Governors of the World Trade Council of Westchester for several years. Dr. Paderon was active in Philippine organizations in New Jersey, New York, and San Antonio, Texas. He helped establish the Filipino Association of Rockland in the 1970s in San Antonio, Texas, during its first years as a Filipino parish. He recently assisted in building the library collection of a diocesan seminary and Catholic college in the Philippines. He came to the United States as a Fullbright scholar from the Philippines and received his Ph.D in Philosophy, M.A. in Philosophy, and M.B.A From Fordham University. He is married to the former Hermosa Luna Pama, and they have two daughters, Maria Teresita and Angela Elizabeth.

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Mr. & Mrs. Ed and Sonia Carasig Maharlika Awardee Sonia Gonzalvo Carasig, M.S.W. is the wife of Mr. Edgardo J. Carasig, Sr. To briefly summarize, both were born and raised in Bulacan, Philippines. They immigrated to the United States in the early 70's in Queen's, NY and moved to their permanent residence in Medford, Long Island where, with God's Grace, great deal of hard work and sacrifice were fortunate enough to have raised four lovely children (Judy, Toni, Dana,& JR) each of whom have successful careers (Engineer, Attorney, Doctor, &. Engineer, respectively). Both Ed & Sonia are also proud Grandparents of four (Jules, Jeremy, Jacee, & Ryan). In addition, they have also maintained strong ties to their heritage serving our Filipino community: both respectively, as past President of Tanglaw Filipino-American Society and also cofounder of Santo Nino Prayer Group of Suffolk County. It's worth mentioning that Sonia also earned her Master Degree (Cum Laude) and was an award recipient of 'Mother of the Year' from Filipino Heritage Foundation,Inc. later on in life. Both continue to enjoy their retirement spending it with their family and close friends.

PAST HONOREES THE MOST OUTSTANDING FOREIGN WORKERS

THE MOST OUTSTANDING FOREIGN WORKERS

Ronnie Mataquel – Education Rosalie Palma – House Manager Marites Pabalan – Geriatric Nursing Carmen Marquez, RN – Nursing Elton Lugay – Journalism Miguel Braganza – Arts & Entertainment NY State Sen. Gustavo Rivera – Government Affairs Richard Holsman, DPT – Rehabilitation / Medicine Joseph & Maricel Cheng – Entrepreneurship Dr. Ben Sales, MD – Medicine Engineer Levi Tejada – Engineering

Joy Abraham – Nursing Marvin Cadornigara – Education Lisa Galon – Caregiving Mia Sia Kadava – Entrepreneurship Rodrigo Mariano – Military Service Teresita Rodriquez – Advocacy Linda Roodal – Home Management Grace Baldiserri – Arts & Poetry Zenaida Santos – Medicine Gilda Steifel – Religion/Nursing Zahid Syed – Government Jess Tomelden - Architecture

MAHARLIKA AWARDEES Mr. John Gadia Mrs. Michelle Rosario Liang Roberto & Mrs. Teresa Denosta Association of Pangasinenses in America Foundation, Inc. Miss April Talangbayan Mr. James Zourzoukis AMBASSADOR OF GOODWILL Maritess Pabalan

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MAHARLIKA AWARDEES Kirby Asunto Gilrey Banawis DR. Eucharistico & Mrs. Lita Suyat & Family AMBASSADOR OF GOODWILL Luz Vivas

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Congratulations Dr. Cris Z. Ayroso from

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CONGRATULATIONS!! And BEST WISHES To the Best “Loving Dad” in the Universe! As you are honored as One of the recipients of

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Remember… we always love you

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MR. BEN SANTOS, RN & DRA. ZENAIDA SANTOS, UNITED MEDICAL CENTER & UNITED TRAVEL WORLD AGENCY CONGRATULATES

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Dra. Zenaida Espino Santos and Dr. Ben Santos, RN, BS – HCM, and Benjie Santos, Jr. MD in one of the highlights of the Health Fair at St. Patrick Church in Long Island City, New York.

ELMHURST BRANCH 77-08 Broadway, Elmhurst, NY 11373 718-545-3144 Clinic open: Tuesday 4:00pm – 7:00pm Thursday 9:00am – 6:00pm Sunday 10am – 2:00pm

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CONGRATULATIONS!!

Manny and Helen dela Vega as one of the recipients of the

2017 Most Outstanding Overseas Foreign Workers We are so proud of both of you!

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CONGRATULATION AND BEST WISHES!! Eddie Paderon, PhD. And to the officers and members of

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From the PALISADES WALKERS GROUP The Palisades Walkers Group was initiated by Jesse B. Tomelden in Rockland County, New York. The group helps support people to get active and stay active. Those interested may join our group to set a goal for healthier lifestyle and to meet new people. “Walking can improve your health and happiness. “Walk for Health” is the motto of the group. - 27 -

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CONGRATULATIONS!! To the members and officers of

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MABUHAY ANG TEAM UNITED!! Congratulations and Best Wishes to

GANI PUERTOLLANO, A man for all seasons!!

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CONGRATULATIONS!!

MR. GANI PUERTOLLANO as one of the recipients of the

2017 Most Outstanding Overseas Foreign Workers Thank you for all your service to the Filipino American communities!

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CONGRATULATIONS!!

MR. GANI PUERTOLLANO as one of the recipients of the

2017 Most Outstanding Overseas Foreign Workers Thank you for all your service to the Filipino American communities!

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CONGRATULATIONS!! To the members and officers of

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Greetings from PANGARAP

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CONGRATULATIONS!!

Manny and Helen dela Vega as one of the recipients of the

2017 Most Outstanding Overseas Foreign Workers We are so proud of both of you!

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CONGRATULATIONS!!

Manny and Helen dela Vega as one of the recipients of the

2017 Most Outstanding Overseas Foreign Workers We are so proud of both of you!

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We, at Unification Theological Seminary, are delighted that

JOY THERIOT Director of Recruitment UNIFICATION THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY is being honored by

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Congratulations Joy!

We witness Joy’s consistent investment; her hard work, her diligence, and her love and care for people. She brings beauty and “joy” to our students and staff every day.

From Dr. Hugh Spurgin, President, Unification Theological Seminary

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CONGRATULATIONS

BLIZIE MAGENET ELEVADO FOR DOING A GOOD JOB

HAPPY 6TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION FROM LYDIA CASULIA In celebration of your 6TH Anniversary Black Tie Gala 2017 Most Outstanding Overseas Foreign Workers Awards Night

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GREETINGS!!! TEAM UNITED MAHARLIKA FOUNDATION. Non Omnis Moriar

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