TEAM UNITED MAHARLIKA FOUNDATION INC. 7TH FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY
THE 2018 OUTSTANDING OVERSEAS FOREIGN WORKERS & THE MAHARLIKA AWARDS
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THANK YOU TEAM UNITED MAHARLIKA FOUNDATION INC. For the honor of being recognized as 2018 Outstanding Overseas Foreign Worker Awardee for Nursing Greetings from
EVELYN SISON
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TEAM UNITED MAHARLIKA FOUNDATION INC. 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 to recognize individuals born within and outside of the United States who continue in working and helping their local communities. THE OUTSTANDING OVERSEAS FOREIGN WORKERS The 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 “noble� ones. AMBASSADOR OF GOODWILL The Ambassador of Goodwill of Team United Maharlika Foundation, Inc. serves as the face of the organization for the year. She represents the TUMFI even in streamers and flyers. Also, she is encouraged to create some fundraising events for the foundation. She is encouraged to come and join the community outreaches of the foundation and the major outreach is the annual medical and dental missions in the Philippines. SPECIAL THANKS to our 2018 TROPHY SPONSORS Willyfreda Tejada Bing Vergara Arnel Piamonte Zita Lapena Jesse Tomelden Nida Cortez Rose Palma Ade Serrano -3-
Francine Ong Manny Dela Vega Crestita Busque, RN Blizie Maglente Rodrigo Mariano Maricel Cheng Rosita Richman Abelardo Fabe TEAM UNITED MAHARLIKA FOUNDATION INC.
John Sohn Michael Florendo Quontic Bank Merlyn Loja/Cathy Triphatre Dr. Restitucio Estacio Dr. Crispin Ayroso Consuelo Almonte 7TH ANNIVERSARY DINNER DANCE
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TEAM UNITED MAHARLIKA FOUNDATION INC. The 2018 Outstanding Foreign Workers GALA PROGRAMME SEPTEMBER 16. 2018
PRESENTATION ANTHEM INVOCATION WELCOME UPDATE PRESENTATION Set I
(COLORS & BANNER) Officers, Members and Past OFW Awardees Star Spangled Banner & Lupang Hinirang Demain Dunkley Bishop Gregorio Agulan, Chief Operating Officer & Chairperson of Anniversary Ball Ms. Ria Serrano
THE 2018 OUTSTANDING FOREIGN WORKERS Honorees Evelyn Sison, RN Otto F. Von Feigenblatt, PHD, ED Maria Elizabeth Cueva, ESQ Sir Ismael P. Jampayas, MPH, MS Irma V. Barlaan, MA, MS Nilda Miranda Imelda Hornada Callejo Emie Panganiban Jones King Bulatao
Categories Presenters Nursing Blizie Maglente Diplomacy Manny and Helen Dela Vega Law Arnel Piamonte Higher Education Dr. Restituto Estacio/Consuelo Almonte Early Childhood Education Bing Vergara Adult Caregiving Rosalie Palma Child Caregiving Francine Ong Household Services John Sohn Law Enforcement Jesse Tomelden
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Danny Julian Irene Zapanta Ernesto I. Feliciano Elsa Mole-Lambert Demian Dunkley Erno John Hormillosa Engr. Arnulfo Rosario Robert & Melissa Mendoza
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Dr. Cris Ayroso Rosita Richman Ade Serrano Abelardo Fabe Cristita Busque Mike Florendo Rodrigo Mariano Rosita Richman
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THE 2018 MAHARLIKA AWARDS Honorees
Levi Tejada, Jr. Efren & Ma. Lourdes Gonzalez Ping & Milagros Yap PACCAL
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RESPONSE Atty. Elizabeth Cueva, ESQ. PHOTO OPP OF ALL HONOREES SERENADE I Ms. April Talangbayan SERENADE II Ms. Angel Ram DANCING AND ENTERTAINMENT
THE 2018 AMBASSADOR OF GOODWILL Ms. April Talangbayan PRESENTATION & PINNING OF THE SASH OF HONOR ENTERTAINMENT INSPIRATIONAL MESSAGE: Hon. Claro S. Cristobal, Consul General of the Philippines in New York PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES FOR 2018 VOLUNTEERS: Hon. Claro S. Cristobal & Bishop Greg Agulan DRAWING OF RAFFLE TICKETS- Mrs. Cynthia Ballenas, SVP Emcees – Mr. Rene Ballenas & Ms. Shari May Guirao -4-
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SPECIAL MESSAGE CONSUL GENERAL OF THE PHILIPPINES TEAM UNITED MAHARLIKA FOUNDATION INC. – SEPTEMBER 16. 2018
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SPECIAL MESSAGE GOVERNOR OF LANAO DEL SUR, PHILIPPINES TEAM UNITED MAHARLIKA FOUNDATION INC. – SEPTEMBER 16. 2018
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MESSAGES FROM THE BOARD
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Dear Friends: Giving back to the community through service to our fellow human beings especially in the Philippines and collaborating with other organizations during calamities, Team United Maharlika Fouindation, Inc. has been doing these for the past 7 years. Medical, Dental & Surgical missions in Cagayan De Oro City; Tubod, Lanao del Norte; La Castellana, Negros Occidental; Iloilo City; Zarraga, Iloilo Province, Biak na Bato, La Castellana and just recently Marawi City and Bubong, Lanao del Sur with cooperation of Ladies for Rizal, Metropolitan Chapter. Our volunteers did an excellent job in helping the approximately 1,500 recipients. All of those Medical, Dental & Surgical missions were made possible by people like YOU. THANK YOU VERY MUCH. This year, as we honor our Awardees and our Ambassador of Goodwill, please join us in congratulating them for the contributions they had made for and in the community, they belong. In their own little ways, they have made the difference in alleviating the lives of their fellow human beings. With pride, we will present them to you and you will agree with us that they deserve the recognition and the awards to be given them like our previous honorees in their respective fields of endeavor. My heartfelt congratulations and my privilege and honor to present to the awards as part of our 7 th Founding Anniversary and awarding gala. Our TEAM, the Team United Maharlika Foundation, Inc., represented by the Board of Trustees, who work tirelessly for the community, you, of all people, deserve the accolades and the recognition but you continue to work silently and excellently. You are always my inspiration being one of the leaders of our foundation. Thank you so much Greg Agulan, Mom Nida Cortez, Ria Serrano, Joyce Andes-David, Cynthia Ballenas, Merlyn Velasco-Loja and Elena Bahian. We are about to embark on our next Medical, Dental Mission in Barangay Tumaga, Zamboanga City. This will be on February 4, 2019. Please help us raise funds to help our fellow Filipinos in that part of the Philippines. To all of you who have not tired in helping us, THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts!
Rene Ballenas Founder & President
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MESSAGES FROM THE BOARD
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Dear Friends, We are proud to present The Outstanding Overseas Workers and “Maharlika” recipients for 2018. This could not have taken place without your support and participation. Your generous financial contributions and most of all your trust and confidence in our leadership have made it all happened. 2018 was great year for our organization, we were able to conduct programs to empower our members by taking part in many fundraising programs in collaboration with many community organization partners. The most outstanding experience I had this year was the opportunity to serve the people in Marawi who are directly affected by conflict and war. We saw the destruction during our stay but we also witnessed the resiliency of our Muslim brethren. I can really testify the words from my late pastor Rev. Sun Myung Moon. He said, when he was still alive, that “war is the most primitive way of resolving conflict”. And I am glad that through our collaborative efforts, we were able to bring incredible joy and happiness to the people of Marawi through our medical, surgical and optical mission and distribution of gifts to women and children. The people of “Marawi” experienced the love of the OFW (Overseas Foreign Workers) from America through that gesture of living for the sake of others. Through our projects and programs, we wish to continue our strong partnership with you and it is with hope that we can create a Filipino community that is empowered through the practice of “bayanihan”.
Greg Agulan
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MESSAGES FROM THE BOARD
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It’s a pleasure to welcome you today to the 5th Outstanding Foreign Workers Awards & 7th Founding Anniversary of the Team United Maharlika Foundation, Inc. As the Chairman of the Awardee Committee, I wish to inform you that the crops of awardees are competitive, substantial, very upgrading, enhancing and worthy of emulation. Their resumes or bio data are so inspiring, they are all full of dedication, integrity and indisputable expertise. Every awardee has story to tell and she/he is the hero of her/his own story. All we have to do is appreciate and recognize their outstanding accomplishments. I salute all the 2018 Outstanding Foreign Workers and accept my warmest congratulations. As a delegate to the several medical and dental missions conducted by the TUMFI, I am so proud that we have maximized the services we have rendered to depressed areas in the Philippines. Last year was in Marawi, with the Ladies for Rizal Metropolitan Chapter New York of which I am the president, we rendered the mission in one of the crisis areas of Marawi. We first hand saw the tragic effects of the war and the living condition of the people. We did our best to give them what we can afford but there is no enough for people who are in dire need of the basic necessities in life. Next year, the medical and dental mission will be in Zamboanga. To spearhead such project, we need your cooperation and support, people like you are the best instruments to make changes in the lives of the needy without expecting any reward from them. Your presence today and your donation will go a long way for you share in the journey of so many people way back home. Thank you for that but we encourage more of your kind to help us in this project. With much respect and admiration, I offer you our best wishes and “Thank You”.
Nida M. Cortez, AB, BSE & MS
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS TEAM UNITED MAHARLIKA FOUNDATION INC. 2017-2018
RENE BALLENAS President
GREG AGULAN VP Operations
RIA SERRANO Director
NIDA CORTEZ VP & Corporate Secretary
JOYCE ANDES-DAVID Director
CYNTHIA BALLENAS VP Human Resources
MERLYN VELASCO Director
2018 GALA WORKING COMMITTEE September 16, 2018, World Astoria Manor, Queens, NY PROGRAM & JOURNAL
INVITATION
Mrs. Ria Serrano Ms. Nida Cortez Mrs. Cynthia Ballenas Mr. Greg Agulan Ms. Lottie San Miguel-Malig
Mrs. Joyce Andes-David Mr. Arman David
PRESENTER SELECTION
SELECTION OF AWARDEES
AWARDS & PLAQUES
Mrs. Nida Cortez Mrs. Cynthia Ballenas
Ms. Nida Cortez Mrs. Ria Serrano
AUCTION & FUNDRAISER Mrs. Elena Bahian Mrs. Merlyn Loja Mrs. Cynthia Ballenas Mrs. Joyce Andes-David
BALL CHAIR Bishop Greg Agulan
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PHOTOGRAPHY & MEDIA
Mrs. Cynthia Ballenas Mrs. Ria Serrano Ms. Nida Cortez Ms. Merlyn Loja Mrs. Elena Bahian
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Mrs. Ria Serrano Mr. Greg Agulan Ms. Joyce Andes-David
REGISTRATION
Mrs. Joyce Andes-David Mrs. Ria Serrano
Ms. Nida Cortez Mrs. Jamellah Cabrera
EVENT LOGISTICS
Mrs. Joyce Andes-David Mrs. Merlyn Loja Mrs. Elena Bahian Mr. Wilson Cabrera
DECORATIONS & TECHNOLOGY Mrs. Elena Bahian Mrs. Merlyn Loja Mr. Greg Agulan Mrs. Joyce Andes-David
OVERALL BALL CHAIR Mr. Rene Ballenas
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TEAM UNITED MAHARLIKA FOUNDATION, INC. OTHER ANNUAL PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS THE SUMMER THEMED EVENTS “Touch of Gold," "White Party�. 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!
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.
CHARITIES FOR CALAMITIES
KARAOKE FOR A CAUSE
Charities for Calamities is the event and arm of Team United Maharlika Foundation, Inc. that is automatically activated in the event that there is a calamity, like typhoon, hurricane and the likes that create havoc in a particular community here in the US or in the Philippines. TUMFI worked silently collecting usable items including canned foods, used clothings, toiletries, furnitures and cookwares, etc. Since its inception, Charities for Calamities had facilitated more than 75 boxes to the Philippines during Sendong, Yolanda and Ondoy just to mention a few. We also organized also a caravan of 7 SUVs to bring help to those affecated by Hurrican Sandy here in New York.
The primary thing to remember is that it doesn't make a difference whether you can actually sing or not. This is not about showing one's ability, but about having utter confidence. Singing louder makes it simpler, strangely. Additionally, you can't sing karaoke incidentally. You can utilize a senseless voice all you want, yet you've picked your tune since something about it addresses you. Singing karaoke just likens one to euphoria! In any case, whether we do it for fun or not, we do it because we have goals we want to achieve--- and that's to raise funds for the causes we support. More importantly, this activity encourages each one to take part, regardless that singing is their best talent or not. The involvement is what matters, the collective effort to attain that which is for the good of humanity, the amalgamation of different individuals with a common intention.
ANNUAL MEDICAL AND DENTAL MISSIONS
Since 2011, as a newly formed organization, Team United Maharlika Foundation, Inc. started to do medical, dental & surgical missions in the Philippines and distributed care packages to the needy. Cagayan de Oro City was the first recipient when we distributed cash to the more than 400 families affected by Sendong and the flash flood that came with it, and then Tubod & Kolambogan, Lanao del Norte; La Castellana, Negros Occidental; Brgy. Libertad, Iloilo City; and then Zarraga, Iloilo Province, Brgy. Biak Na Bato, La Castellana; Bungahin, Isabela, Negros Occidental and ost recently Marawi City and Bubong, Lanao del Sur. We will add to our list for next, Brgy. Tumaga, Zamboanga City.
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TEAM UNITED IN ACTION 2016-2018 PROJECTS 2016 MEDICAL MISSION: Feb 2-5. 2016 Iloilo, Philippines (Municipality of Zaragga and Barangay Libertad, Lapuz)
2017 MEDICAL MISSION: Zamboanga, Philippines
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TEAM UNITED IN ACTION 2016-2018 PROJECTS 2018 MEDICAL MISSION: Jan 29-30, 2018, Tambug and Marawi City, Marawi, Philippines
Jan 29-30, 2018. Team United Maharlika Execs, Rene Ballenas, Greg Agulan and Lady Nida Cortes, President of Ladies For Rizal, Metropolitan Chapter with the 3 young volunteer dentists, Dr. Kay Anne Cinco, Dr. Nico Akia and Dr. Kit Pinili; with Governor Soraya Adiong of Lanao del Sur during our Medical Mission in Marawi, Philippines. 2018 Karaoke for Marawi
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2018 AMBASSADOR OF GOODWILL TEAM UNITED MAHARLIKA FOUNDATION INC. – SEPTEMBER 16. 2018
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2018 OUTSTANDING OVERSEAS FOREIGN WORKER TEAM UNITED MAHARLIKA FOUNDATION INC. – SEPTEMBER 16. 2018
EVELYN CHUA SISON Awardee for Nursing
A typical Taurus, Evelyn is an achiever. Not only was she born with inherent serene beauty and intelligence, she’s also endowed with artistic talent expressed in her penchant for music. She has performed triumphant piano recitals that gained her the admiration of peers, and her demure charm always marks her out to be chosen beauty queen during her younger years not too long ago. She graduated with Bachelor of Science in Nursing from St. Paul’s College of Manila and earned a Master’s Degree in Nursing from the University of Santo Tomas, also in Manila. Evelyn’s achievements never ceased to soar and have continually given her parents great pride. She currently holds certifications as Certified Registered Nurse–Neonatal Intensive Care (RNC-NIC), Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) and Certified Lactation Consultant (CLC). Presently she is affiliated at St. Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, New Jersey and at the same time she’s enjoying receiving her fat monthly pension from her first job, Belleview Medical Center in Manhattan, New York. Beauty and brains, and to name a few, Evelyn was a Mrs. Performing Arts Philippines, Reyna Emperatriz of the Catholic Action of Mary Reyna Emperatriz Philippine Fiesta, Mrs. Philippine Day Organizing Council (PDOC), Inc. and Mrs. PAFCOM. MRS. PHILIPPINES USA Mrs. Philippines-USA GlamBassador of Hope in 2010 and 2011 PAFCOM’s Grand Lady and MRS. ILOCANDIA 2014. Evelyn is married to SIR Francis D. Sison, a past REGIONAL COMMANDER FOR USA of the Order of the Knights of Rizal and currently the Supreme Council Deputy Pursuivant and Overseas Representative. He’s been a College Director of one of the best medical training schools in the state of New Jersey. Complementing his active worldwide community involvement, Francis and Evelyn received copious awards and to name a few they were honored one of the Elite Fashionistas in the tri-state area; “Most Outstanding New Jersey Parents of the Year 2005”, by the New Jersey Parents Foundation and the American Family Coalition of New Jersey. They were also crowned “Mr. & Mrs. Philippines USA 2006-2008” sponsored by the Garden State Filipino American Association. Some of the proceeds was given to Bantay Bata ($5.000.00) featured at ABS- CBN in Manila. These two striking individuals who were commercial and fashion models earlier in their careers, and more recently showcased the beautiful and intricate gowns of renowned Fashion Designer Leonard Co for seven consecutive years. The Estilo Filipino and HABI Fashion Shows by top designers of the Fashion Designers Association of the Philippines (FDAP) for the benefit of Gawad Kalinga and Bulacan Medical Mission. They were Harmano/a Mayor in 2008 by Catholic Action of Mary and San Lorenzo Ruiz last September 2010; and Philippine Fiesta in 2011.They’ve been Ambassadors to People to People International based in Kansan, MO since 1999. Recently they were awarded POWER Couple sponsored by Filipino American Association of Connecticut, and awarded as one of the Five Couples Worldwide the most Outstanding Parents of the Year in 2017 And speaking of bliss and happiness, Sir Francis and Evelyn are truly blessed to have two wonderful sons: Michael Vincent a Biology graduate at Rutgers University, working as a vice president of operations of a very prestigious company in Manhattan and part time Graphic ARTIST OF LOUIS VUITTON USA and Carl Francis, graduated Bachelor of Science in Communications and Captain as Military Intelligence in the US Army station and recently finished his deployment in Kuwait.
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Ambassador Dr. Otto F. von Feigenblatt, Ed.D., Ph.D. MA & BS Awardee for Diplomacy
Ambassador Feigenblatt is a very young public servant with a long list of outstanding accomplishments in his chosen career and equally list of degrees and lectures, thesis, research materials in different fields conducted and published in so many countries and events. His strong personality and varied experiences make him a young man worthy to be emulated by whatever kind of generation; the old, the baby boomers, the present and the millennials. Dr. Otto was born on January 9, 1981 in San Jose, Costa Rica. He received his Doctor of Laws at UAC Global School in 2016 and in 2017 he got his Doctor of Business Administration and Management from the same school in Miami, Florida and his Doctors in Science and Political Science in Russia. Wellequipped educationally, morally and socially he became international lecturer, presenter and convener of all his lectures, works and thesis dealing on complicated topics such as, economic empowerment for women, multicultural studies, globalization, academic disciplines, mainstreaming human security and humanities and sciences. He is an excellent author of books used internationally, an adjunct professor in Ecuador and is affiliated in several organizations such as the Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland, US Council on Security Cooperation in the Asian Pacific, Naval Institute of the USA, International Academy of Social Studies as president and the commander of the Order of Rizal in Miami, Florida. Dr. Otto has Areas of Expertise such as: International Relations, Alternative Development, East and Southeast Asian Area Studies, Balkans Regional Studies, Critical Theory and Constructive Research Methods, Cross-cultural Communication and many more. Due to his long list of experiences, expertise, works, books and services he received a lot of honors, commendation, awards, and citations from different fields of endeavors specifically his Knighthoods and Noble Honors from the Kingdom of Spain, Royal House from the Two Sicilies, Royal House of Portugal, Royal House of Laos, Roman Catholic Church and the Royal House of Georgia. The Honorary Ambassador of the Republic of Kosovo is indeed a man of action, intelligence, and excellent personality. He is a great pride and a role model of all generations.
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Maria Elizabeth J. Cueva, Esq. Awardee for Law
Maria Elizabeth Cueva is a member of both the Philippine and the New York State Bars. She earned her Bachelor of Arts, major in Political Science (cum laude) and Bachelor of Laws from the University of the Philippines in Diliman. While she was a law student in UP, she worked in the Supreme Court of the Philippines as a Judicial Intern and Technical Assistant under the Hon. Chief Justice Marcelo B. Fernan, wherein she witnessed Judicial Reforms after the EDSA Revolution. She then worked in the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) as a Legal and Project Evaluation Officer under Secretary Fulgencio S. Factoran. Upon her admission to the Philippine Bar, she served as an Associate in the Factoran, Tria and De Leon Law Offices, a full-service firm which specialized in environment and corporate law. She also served as Board Secretary in various corporations in the Philippines. Atty. Cueva immigrated in the USA in 1995. At the height of the Y2K IT industry boom, she worked as a Paralegal in Aurelio L. Caparas Law Firm specializing in Business Immigration. On a scholarship grant, she then pursued her Executive Master of Science in Industrial and Labor Relations (XMSILR) degree with minor in Human Resources Management in Baruch College while she worked at the Office of Compliance and Diversity of the City University of New York (CUNY), Central Office, and graduated with honors. After passing the New York State Bar Examination and being admitted to practice in New York, the brilliant and hard-working Elizabeth held numerous challenging positions, namely: as a legal assistant and law intern at the New York State Office of the Attorney General, Litigation Bureau for two years; and rose from the ranks in higher education to be the Director of the Office of Compliance and Diversity of Kingsborough Community College with concurrent titles as Affirmative Action Officer, Sexual Harassment Panel Coordinator, ADA Coordinator, International Student Adviser and Designated School Official for international students. She also acted as a Labor Designee. After years of service in both the public sector and in an academic setting, Atty. Cueva joined the private practice of Atty. Reuben Seguritan for over three years. She then returned to Civil Service working for the New York State government in several departments such as the Department of Health, the Department of Labor and the Division of Human Rights. Currently, Atty. Cueva is serving as a Human Rights Specialist in the New York State Division of Human Rights, where she is responsible for investigating and making recommendations for determination of discrimination cases, assisting parties reach acceptable resolution of their cases, conducting community outreach, and carrying out antidiscrimination programs. In her private capacity, Ms. Cueva continues her civic involvement in community programs for the protection of the environment and the enhancement of human rights and services, particularly, for the Filipino community. She is currently the Board Secretary of the Filipino American Human Services, Inc. (FAHSI) a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the conditions of the Filipino communities in New York and is active in her neighborhood’s Prospect Park Alliance. She is a lover of pets and has eight furkids, three of which are adopted rescue dogs.
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Mr. Ismael “Mike” Jampayas, MPH, MS, BS. MT Awardee for Higher Education
The name Ismael “Mike” Jampayas is like a household ware popular and noted everywhere and every time. He is a distinguished community leader, philanthropist, down to earth person and famous awardee in different fields of endeavor including the Lions Club, AFTA PAMET, NAFFA, PHHOSO, and featured in the Fil- Am Who’s Who Magazine and many more. He has tremendous achievements as an educator in the tertiary level aside from all the degrees added to his name such as Professor in Clinical Pathology at Columbia University, Adjunct Professor at the Long Island University (Brooklyn Campus), Adjunct Professor in Microbiology at York College, New York City Technical College, and Hostos Community College simultaneously working either part full time as medical technologist, the career which brought him to success. Mike has a long history of being a lecturer, facilitator, sponsor and a leader and this paved the way for him to give assistance to foreign students studying in USA. His subjects dealt on HIV Aids, Alcoholism, Drug Addiction, Blood Banking and many more related to his specialty. While at the Columbia University he met Filipino college students whom he advised from time to time about life in USA and how to accomplish the American Dream. Due to his experiences in life and in work he is not selfish to share what he has and his specialty. Mike is a God- fearing individual which was inculcated by his parents when he was a young boy in Mawab, Davao, Philippines. Alongside with Ambassador Mario de Leon, Jr, he was appointed as Ambassador for Peace by the global organization Universal Peace Foundation in March 28, 2015. He said in his acceptance speech that peace building is foremost a personal conviction and undertaking before it gets global. Peace is a basic requirement to achieve progress and development which starts from himself, his neighbors, family and the society, as a whole. He was a student at the Far Eastern University when his aunt invited him to come to New York in 1961. Like so many new students he experienced discrimination, hard work, trial and error practices but Mike survived all those conditions with flying colors and landed in the work force right after graduation. He later married his co-worker Leticia (now deceased) with whom he has a son, a pharmacist by profession and residing at North Carolina. He has two grandchildren and is happily married to Josie Norie who provides inspiration and a helper in his community projects.
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Mrs. Irma V. Barlaan, MA, MS, BSEE, & BS in Education Awardee for Early Childhood Education
Mrs. Irma Barlaan has the same philosophy with the great Aristotle that is: “Those that know, do. Those who understand, teach.” So, she has been in the teaching position for so many years because she teaches, she believes, and she understands, that every child comes to school with unique abilities and challenges and her job is more than imparting knowledge but also character building to make them caring and productive citizens in the future. Irma to most of her friends is a holder of MS in Education, major in School Building Leader at St. John’s University, NY, MA in Education, major in Math, Pangasinan State University, earned 18 Professional Graduate Credits at Fordham University and BSEED/ BSE, major in Math at Central Luzon State College in the Philippines. She also has Certification in different areas as she was assigned in Maryland, Texas, and then New York where she is about to retire next year. Her work experiences include her being an ECE Head Teacher for 9 years in NYC, Junior High Math Teacher for 16 years in Texas, Maryland and New York, High School Math Teacher for 2 years in the Philippines, College Math Instructor for 2 years in the Philippines, Executive Assistant V. National Tobacco Administration and Statistician and Senior Planning Officer, NTA Philippines. This awardee is an active leader in the church as lector/ commentator, assistant coordinator, Cultural Ministry, Diocese of Brooklyn, hard- working officer of both Association of Pangasinenses in America Foundation, Inc. (APAFI) and the Our Lady of Manaoag Society in America (OLMSA). Irma is a dedicated advocate of the projects of both associations and she participated in the Medical, Dental and Surgical Mission in Pangasinan. She also extends her support to Day Care Programs in Pangasinan by distributing school supplies, oral hygiene materials, slippers and instructional materials. Irma is a recipient of several citations and awards. To name a few of them, she received an Academic Excellence Awards at St. John’s University, graduated Cum Laude at Central Teacher’s College, Philippines, Outstanding Professional Eight Grade Teacher and Perfect Attendance Awards in Texas. She is 62-year-old mother of John Kenneth and the loving and charming wife of Virgilio (Billy) Barlaan of Urbiztondo, Pangasinan. This award is very fitting to Mrs. Irma Barlaan as she strongly follows and implements the saying of Teilhard; “The future is in the hands of those who give future generations valid reasons to live and hope.”
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Mrs. Imelda Hornada Callejo Awardee for Child Caregiving
The most trusted individual in every family is the person who takes care of their children. All parents are so crucial in selecting this individual for she plays so many roles and must possess the best, strong moral character, excellent and compassionate childhood care, respect, trustworthy and hard- working quality for she is a part in the molding of the minds and personality of the young. Mrs. Imelda Hornada Callejo finished her Bachelor of Science in Commerce major in Business Management in Southern Baptist College in Mlang, North Cotabato. Prior to coming to USA she worked in an electric cooperative in Kidapawan City for 29 years where she optionally retired. With her 12 years stint in USA working as a nanny, she was able to help her relatives in their education, financial and moral support and has built a nice house in Mangatarem, Pangasinan where her husband Mr. Butch Callejo resides. Imee joined the Couples for Christ as a handmaid of the Lord for 21 years and a very active one as she leads her friends to attend workshop, seminars and conventions in different places. By doing this she has helped in fighting boredom, homesickness as the bonding of her friends become stronger and more beneficial to them. According to her employers, Imelda is warm, loving, patient and kind. She is always there with kind words, words of advice or shoulder to cry on for their family. She takes pride in her work and always has a positive attitude. There is no task too big or too small and everything she does it with a smile. She is an amazing and enthusiastic individual. Mrs. Callejo believes that whatever blessing she has been receiving now must be shared by those people who are in dire need of moral, spiritual and financial supports. She joins the APAFI and plans to support the projects of this organization by being a very generous fund- raiser in the forthcoming event.
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Nilda Salvo Miranda
Awardee for Adult Caregiving Nilda Salvo Miranda was travelling all the time prior to coming to USA. She worked in Dubai from 1986 to 1994 where she had a chance to go to Singapore and Indonesia with her employers. After that time her employer moved to United States where she also moved with them. Since the children have grown and matured they do not need a baby sitter anymore so Nilda changed her job from baby diaper changing to elderly protection changing which according to her are two different jobs although both involves serious caring, loving and sharing. Nilda had a very unique experience as an elderly care giver. She was requested to take care of the father of her employer believed to be a dying man. They were preparing for his last moment but Nilda realizing that the dying man needs nutritious food and proper care started to serve him good food, excellent care, prayers and tender touch and the dying man became strong, healthy and still survive for a long time. Nilda is a miracle worker because of her personal assets are her being respectful, honest, hard- working and her strong sense of humor. Her elderly employers enjoy her jokes and perspectives in life that they forget the rapid passing of time that they fell that without Nilda it is already the end of the world. This is the true essence of life for caregivers that most often they develop a deep relationship with the persons they care, they feel lonely if they become ill, they feel sad if they lost them, they feel happy if their employer treats them as humans and they are grateful if they are compensated fairly. Elderly care providers are the persons who are close to the persons who are in the twilight of their lives, spend the precious time of their last journey in life and they are the persons closest to God for their daily prayers for extending the lives of the persons they are serving. Nilda was born in Polangui, Albay, a mother of four children, three in the Philippines and one in Boston and a grandmother of 5 kids whom she adores so much that one day she will be able to see and visit them. She is the charming wife of Larry Miranda from Sta. Rosa, Laguna. Although Nilda has not come home for a certain period of time she religiously supports her children and relatives. She helps them financially and morally that she also extends it to the community and to the church sending relief goods, medicine and school supplies especially during calamity season. She also offers her house in Sta. Rosa to some friends who would like to stay while on vacation in the Philippines. To Nilda Salvo Miranda may you tribe increase!
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Emie Panganiban
Honoree for Household Services Emie Panganiban is the founder and president of Karilagan Phil- Am Inc., a nonprofit organization composed of mostly her close friends and have the same objective and advocacy; that is to alleviate the plight of less fortunate families here and abroad. Emie is a single mom with four daughters. Sheybelle Anne is 30 years old a nurse at La Salle Hospital, Shelyn Anne 26 years old and a stewardess at PAL, Sherina Anne 22 years old, is a radiology technician at Asian Medical Center and the youngest is Shermina Anne, is an 18 years old bubbling and friendly young lady who is now training for the Global Dance Art competition. Young at that Shermina owns the Shermina’s Cakes. Ms. Panganiban is a dance enthusiast and has won several medals in ballroom competition. She migrated in USA in 1997 as a daughter of a World War II veteran and was employed by one of the daughters of Rockefeller in 1999 as a household helper. They have maintained excellent working and friendly relationship up to the present. The very charming personality of Emie includes her being a very generous and charitable individual for she believes in the Biblical verse Matthew 25:40: “Whatsoever you do to the least of your brothers, that’s what you do unto Me.”
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Danny Julian & Irene Zapanta
Honoree for Make-Up Artistry & Beauty Culturist When fashion aficionados talk about beauty enhancement through fresh and natural-looking make-up, the name of the most in-demand tandem hereabout is unmistakably mentioned and pompously endorsed. The good-natured salon operators of Danica & Irene Beauty Concepts, (Danica who is actually christened Danny Yvanoff Julian while Irene is Rene Zapanta in the official registry) are both veterans of more than four decades of skillful make-up enhancement experience with established career that founded its niche from Manila’s ace hairdressers and beauty salon magnates… Danica under the tutelage of Ricky Reyes while Irene was honed by Freddie Reyes. The impeccable preferences of high society matrons, elite career women, and high caliber celebrities indubitably challenged their indisputable expertise to the hilt that eventually developed their own distinct style and relevant beauty augmentations. After having had traveled, keenly observed the latest trends, and studied the most effectual techniques in the industry where they are in, Danica and Irene’s professionalism catapulted them to such level they now both enjoy. For the two beauty gurus, make-up isn’t just a mask that covers up the face but a powerful tool that helps one express who she is from the inside. Innately gifted with that exceptionally most-after “Midas Touch” the tandem have successfully carved a concrete niche and dexterously stamped their remarkable mark in the annals of the east coast’s trendy world of fashion and sophistication. Aptly armed with paramount fundamental trainings, global exposures, and unparalleled experiences, it is easy to envisage and daringly foresee the multi-awarded duo to attain further success as motivated by their decreed credence that beauty enhancement can be just an ordinary ritual under their clever hands.
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Ernie I. Feliciano
Awardee for Accountancy A man of few words who adheres to the maxim of ”Actions speak louder than words” is our Awardee for Outstanding OFW in Accountancy, Ernesto Inocencio Feliciano. Ernie, short for Ernesto, was born & raised in Pasay City, Philippines. He attended Primary & Secondary Education at the Colegio de San Juan de Letran in Intramuros, Manila & graduated in 1958. He finished his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Major in Accounting at the University of the East, Manila in 1962 & passed the CPA board in 1968. Ernie migrated to New York City, U.S.A. in the year 1969. He tied the knot with Anita Edrosa in 1973 and was blessed with 7 Children: Ernie Feliciano Jr., twin daughters- Sally Anne F. Cacanindin & Ludy Anne F. Maca, Ernest Glen Feliciano, Lesley Anne E. Feliciano, Ernest Nicky E. Feliciano & Christopher Ernest E. Feliciano - all of whom were born in the U.S.A. Ernie was a widower in 2009 having lost his wife to aneurysm. In the professional world, Ernie worked as Cost Accountant at RMC (Republic Flour Mills) Pasig City, Philippines from 1964 to 1968. At Shearson Hamill & Co., USA as Accounting Analyst in 2009. From 1970 till 1981, he was connected with Merrill Lynch, Pierce Fenner & Smith International as an Accountant He was selfemployed from 1982 till 1999. He worked at NY College of Podiatric Medicine as Staff Accountant from 2000 to 2008. Having been retired but continues to remain active in the working industry, Ernie took a course in Property Management at New York University in 2010 and is at present an Accredited Licensed Real Estate Broker (by the International Sales Group) & by the State of New York Licensing Services . He also earned a Certificate in Property Management awarded by the NYU SCPS (School of Continuing and Professional Studies. With all his Accounting accomplishments, he is indeed an Action Man in the Field of Accountancy
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Elsa Mole-Lambert
Awardee for Assisted Caregiving Elsa Mole Lambert, a mother of 2 lovely children, was born and raised in Manila, Philippines. She moved to the United States and has been working as an independent caregiver in the last 23 years and presently taking care of three gentlemen. Amidst Elsa’s busy schedule in the caregiving realm, Elsa continues to be an active individual in the Filipino Community in the Tri State Area. She has assisted in the NaFFAA Youth Leadership Camp that was spearheaded by the late Marlene Stearns with the cooperation of Philippine American Association in Connecticut (PAAC). She has also participated in the pilgrimage to the Holy Land with Father Cyrus Bartolome Elsa is also one of the cofounders of the Connecticut Association of Filipino American Families Inc. (CAFFAF). And while in CAFFA, Elsa organized the Santa Cruzan for six consecutive years. Elsa found the Calvar Foundation, a non-profit engaged in humanitarian missions. And for the last 3 years, she has spearheaded efforts in in Southern Leyte. Her missions are within the programs entailed in her projects. One of the programs named “Matang Gustong Bumasa” (translated in English as Eyes Who Would Like to Read) provides reading glasses for the indigenous. Second is the “Saplot sa Paa” (Cover for the feet) that provides slippers; and lastly “Gandang Ngiti” (Beautiful Smile) that provides toothbrush and toothpaste for younger kids in school. Additionally, they also raise school supplies, uniforms for graduating kids going to high school. She also provides “Feeding Programs” during her home visits in the Philippines. Last year, she joined the Medical and Humanitarian Mission conducted in the Philippines with Friends Indeed Inc.,, a non-profit from New York, USA, where they served 7,000 recipients in nine provinces. She volunteered also with Dr. Rivera’s Foundation on their surgical and medical mission. Aside from being active in the local community in Connecticut and within the Filipino American organizations’ programs and activities, Elsa also loves traveling around the world. She loves engaging in modeling for a cause and have been crowned with different titles from different organizations. Last year, she was the recipient of the Humanitarian Award from Pan American Concerned Citizen Action League (PACCAL). Presently, she was crowned as Mrs. Philippine- USA in New York for 2018 by the Filipino Social Club.
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Demian Dunkley
Awardee for Religious Evangelism Demian Dunkley was born in the Omaha Nebraska in 1973. He was educated in England and Italy and joined the Family Federation for World Peace in New York in 1996. He holds a degree in Multimedia Arts and Communications, and is now completing a Master’s Degree in Religious Education at UTS. Demian received the Marriage Blessing with his wife, Yumiko Sakamoto from Kobe, Japan in 1997, and they now have three beautiful children, ages 16, 12, and 10. In 1999 they moved to Tuscany, Italy to build a business foundation in support of the national missionaries in Italy and Malta. In 2005, they moved to South Korea to expand their international network and study Korean for a year. After-which they moved back to America to work as a youth pastor, and Co-Directed Service for Peace on local and international projects. From 2010 to 2013, Demian moved to Las Vegas, Nevada to serve as the city pastor. In August 2013, Demian moved to NY to work as the National Director of Evangelism for Family Federation for World Peace. His ability to communicate effectively using media has been an asset in developing the work of Tribal Messiahship outreach in the USA and abroad. In 2016, International HQ recognized him as the Director of Heavenly Tribal Messiah Academy for North America, and in December 2017 Demian was promoted to Vice President of Family Federation for a Heavenly USA.
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Erno John Hormillosa
Awardee for Artistic Choreography For three decades, he has been actively involved in a variety of Filipino-American organizations and LGBT has been generously sharing his many talents and generosity to social causes many of which reach out to young, gifted Filipino-Americans. He is a professional dancer who began training at the tender age of 9. Folk, modern and tap dancing as well as ballet at the Rosita Dureza Ballet School. Erno has also participated in a workshop at the Cultural Center of the Philippines and the Asian American Dance Theater in New York. He was a member and soloist for the renowned Folklorico Filipino Dance Company of New York since 1989. As a representative of the dance group, he joined dance tours that took him around the United States, Canada and Portugal. In 1992 he represented our country to the Performing Arts in Louisville, Kentucky. In the same year, he was among the six dancers to perform in front of the Legendary Mikail Barrysnikov in the Hamptons, NY. In recent years, Erno has also shined in the areas of theater and floral design. He has performed in New York City nightclubs and has won eight major local and national talent shows and pageantries. He has been featured in various fashion shows and musical concerts. His theater and film credits include local productions of Annie, Waves of a Distant Shores and Off Broadway Bathroom Confessions. In 2009 he did a documentary film with the Legendary Actress/Governor Vilma Santos. He is a recipient awardee in Arts and Culture from Filipino Heritage Foundation, Inc., NJ, “Dr. Jose P. Rizal Circle of Excellence Award in ARTS” and Leadership Award in Cultural Arts from Pan American Concerned Citizens action League. This summer he finished his work for the kids for the Paaralan sa Konsulado and his recent work for Couture, Culture and Change helping the AIDS/HIV in the Philippines. He is 2016 The Outstanding Filipinos of America in Arts and Culture. Erno was born and raised in Iloilo City, Philippines and is the second child born to Ernesto and Ferolyn Fernandez Hormillosa
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Engineer Arnulfo Rosario Awardee for Engineering
Arnulfo S. Rosario, Sr. holds several degrees. He obtained his Bachelor in Aeronautical Engineering at the FEATI University and BS in Aircraft Technology at PATS College of Aeronautics in the Philippines. He is a holder of BS in Mass Communication from the University of New Haven, Connecticut and a Certificate in Project Management from the International Institute for Learning in New York City. Arnie is a licensed aeronautical engineer and career service professional by the Philippine Civil Service Commission, USFAAAircraft & Powerplant Technician, and member of the Society of American Quality. Prior to migrating to USA in 1991 Engr. Rosario was an aircraft maintenance & engineering supervisor at the Philippine Airlines and faculty member at the FEATI and PATS College of Aeronautics. He was also an aircraft inspector at the Saudi Arabian Airlines and in USA he worked as quality inspector at the Sikorsky Aircraft in Stratford and as quality and compliance inspector at the Lighting Quotient Company in West Haven, Connecticut. Arnie has been an active leader in the community, affiliated to so many organizations, he as the founding president of the Ilokano organizations in America, Knights of Columbus as the past Grand Council, National Federation of Filipino Organizations in America as the Chairman Emeritus, founding president of the Association of Filipino engineers and many more. If Arnie has so many affiliations to organizations he has also received numerous awards and recognition. Among those are: Outstanding Filipino American Leader in Community Service by the Filipino Heritage Foundation in New Jersey, Mabuhay Award by the NAFA in New Jersey, Gold Medals for Leadership and Community Services by the Order of the Knights of Rizal in 2016. This OFW awardee is a GI being from Cabugao, Ilocos Sur. Behind the success of Arnie is a beautiful woman named Juliet, RN, BSN and works at Yale University Hospital and are blessed with three successful children, Joy Rosario Reyes, MD, an attending Psychiatrist at North East Medical Group, Yale University, Arnulfo, Jr, MD, MPH working at the CDC in Atlanta, and MaryJane R. Carganilla, RN, BSN, MSN and works at the University of Hawaii and as Clinical Documentation Specialist at Queens Medical Center in Honolulu. The Rosarios reside at Milford, CT and they have six lovely grandchildren.
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Robert & Melissa Mendoza Awardee for Entrepreneurship
If you have seen the sold out concerts of Regine Velasquez and Olgie Alcasid, Sarah Geronimo at Colden Auditorium Queens College, King and Queen of Hearts at Washington DC and the Basil Valdez at Anaheim Theater in California you will be amazed of how successful and exciting the productions were. These were under the able supervision and excellent management of the owners and CEO, husband and wife team, Robert & Melissa Mendoza. Melissa was born in August 9, 1959 to a humble family in Pilar, Sorsogon. She is the fourth of five siblings. She graduated from the University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines with a Bachelor of Science in Education major in Home Economics. She taught Human Development, Food and Nutrition for four years. On the other hand Robert was born on October 10, 1959, the eldest among six siblings and graduated from the University of Santo Tomas major in Advertising and Commercial Fine Arts. While at the UST he was a member of the UST Brass Band, a member of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines, a Jose Rizal Rank and was a contingent at the 14th Word Jamboree held in Oslo. Norway during his younger years. His work experiences include Boy Scout of the Philippines Headquarters, Yamato Transport Inc. USA, and was a senior photographer and illustrator at Textbook Book Board Secretariat UP Diliman. Presently he is working at Brown Harris Stevens Management. Then the Mendoza family decided to migrate to USA to look for greener pastures. And they were right for they have already realized their American Dream. The yardstick for a successful event is what people say or through word of mouth. Many people who attended the different productions undertaken by Marissa and Robert were impressed and satisfied that they are looking forward for another ventures of this prolific entrepreneurs. The manager of the Colden Queens College where Sarah Geronimo performed said that,” never to have a full venue concert,” and the manager of the Townhall Times Square said that, “ the first Filipino Concert to have the most successful concert ever.” Robert and Melissa are the proud parents of Preciosa Peachy, a pastry chef, Patricia Clara, a Homeland Security, and Pamela Jane ,a senior UX designer married to Patrick Glass. They are residents of Bayridge, New York.
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Levi Tejada, Jr.
Maharlika Honoree – Individual
At this time, young people are so busy in molding their lives in the way they like that very few are involved in community projects especially for other places or way back home. But not for Mr. Levi Tejada, Jr. for he has been an advocate for humanity services especially in Nicaragua and Honduras and other depressed areas. While he was still a university student he solicited funds from his classmates and donated it to the Association of Pangasinenses in America Foundation, Inc. for relief goods for victims of natural calamities. The values of sharing and services are by nature already in his heart for he is a product of Engr. Levi, Sr. and Mrs. Willyfreda Tejada who are both communityoriented individuals. As the saying goes: “The fruit falls not far from the tree.” Jr. graduated from the University of Alabama with degree of Bachelor of Science in Information Technology. He is also fond of photography and videography of which are very important to him in his job and for his vision as information technologist. Who knows in the future if we see on TV a young Filipino anchorman or maybe he behind the camera of a TV network. Levi, Jr. is very independent, sincere, humble, ambitious and a regular church goer. He is twentyeight years of age, still single in status but no longer available as he plans to marry the girl of his dream next year.
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Ping & Milagros Yap
Maharlika Honoree - Couple
The strong foundation for an ideal family are the husband and wife as it is common said that the wife is the light and the father is the root of the home. The family becomes stronger and successful as the couple understands, shares, prays and loves one another. The couple who are referred to are Ping and Milagros Yap. Both are members of the Unification of World Christianity, that’s the reason why they are full of Christian values. The center of their family is God, they have common interest, goals, objectives, advocacy and philosophy in life. Ping and Milagros were married in October 1982 and they are blessed with four successful sons in their chosen careers. Ping graduated from the University of Aberty, Dundu, Scotland, UK in 1976 and became Chartered Accountant in 1980 in Scotland while Mila graduated from the University of Ortanez, Quezon City. Now Ping is licensed CPA in California, New York and New Jersey. This husband and wife are inseparable. In 1987 to 2001 both worked in Hongkong. Then they migrated to USA to try the American Dream. Mila works full time to look after the kids while her husband works full time. But it is not only their immediate family which they care for, but they extended it to a larger one for the Church is a basic community for them. They support the projects of their church, be a part of charitable programs and share the less fortunate brothers and sisters of theirs. They practice what the Biblical verse in Hebrews 13:16 says: “Don’t forget to do good things for others and to share what you have with them. These are the kinds of sacrifices that please God.”
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Efren & Ma. Lourdes Gonzalez, MD & Family Maharlika Honoree – Family
At this time of changes there are very few families which are worthy to be emulated and be role models for the next generation to follow. The Gonzales Family of Long Island is one of those who are examples of positive virtues and Christian values. Efren Gonzales, the father is an entrepreneur and a scientist. He was born in Feb. 3, 1952, the youngest of 10 children in Anda, Pangasinan. He is the son of a rural health officer and a plain housewife who are like their son are hard worker, humble, caring and industrious. With their strong determination they were able to provide good education to their children and they are all successful professionals. On the other hand the former Ma. Lourdes Castillo from Agoo, La Union is a very simple and humble woman but has high dreams to be successful in life. Like a typical Ilocano, time and careers are the most important factors in life. She went to the University of Santo Tomas where she met the handsome Efren Gonzales, were classmates and both graduated and became Board Certified Medical Technologist. Relationship between the two started there, both hired as professional Medical Representatives by Bristol Myers. Malu, as friends call her realized to further her medical studies where she finished with flying colors and became the Rural Health Physician in San Fabian, Pangasinan while Efren continued his job and became one of the elite employees of the company. In December 1981, Efren and Malu got married and were blessed with four children, Mark, Louren, Jerome and Sheri. Efren migrated to the USA in 1990 leaving his family in the Philippines. That was a wise decision for Efren for he had to get a job and a good place for them and in 1992 the Gonzales Family settled in USA and realized the American dream so much more that their four children are successful in their chosen careers. Mark, 35 years of age has a B.S. in Biology from Stony Brook University and is a Staff Analyst, Environmental Unit, Rikers Island Correctional Facility, Louren, 30 years of age is a Nurse Parctitioner from Stony Brook University and holds a position as Interventional Radiology at Stony University, Long Island, Jerome, a handsome 28 year old gentleman has BS in Nursing from Molloy College and works at the Cardiovascular Unit at New York Presbyterian Hospital, Queens and last but not the least is Sheri, 23 year old holder of BS Nursing from Molloy College and presently working at the Orthopedic Department at St. Francis Hospital at the Heart Center, Long Island. Sheri was the Miss Pangasinan 2017, the highest fund raiser of her time. Presently Efren, a Registered Laboratory Technologist holds a position as Senior Andrology Technologist, in Bioreference laboratories, Inc. while Ma Lourdes holds a Diplomate American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology with a position as Psychiatrist 2. She is also affiliated at Creedmoor Psychiatric Center, NYU Winthrop University Hospital and has private clinics at Hillside, Jamaica and Woodside. Prior to all these positions, Efren and Malu have prepared themselves academically. Efren went to the University of Santo Tomas, Manila, St. Louis University in Baguio City and to the University of Pangasinan in Dagupan City. Dr. Malu also went to the Santo Tomas University, Manila, St. Louis University, Baguio City, Lyceum University Francisco Q. Duque Medical Foundation, Dagupan City, Virgen Milagrosa Educational Institute, San Carlos City, Pangasinan, and Residency Training: Case Western Reserve University- University Hospitals of Cleveland, Cleveland, Ohio. Despite their busy schedules, the Gonzales Family has the time to bond together, go to church together, and have fun together. Togetherness, love and tender care are the bottom-line for a happy and successful family. - 32 -
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PACCAL PAN AMERICAN CONCERNED CITIZENS ACTION LEAGUE Maharlika Honoree - Organization
Pan American Concerned Citizens Action League, Inc. (PACCAL) is a 501(c3) non-profit organization and holds the distinction of being the only Asian provider Agency recognized by the Hudson County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Office on Aging. Standing in the 1970s, there was an influx of Filipino immigrants to the State of New Jersey and because of proximity to New York City, Jersey City attracted many new immigrants. In fact, in the early 1990s, Jersey City has the largest concentration of Filipinos in the State of New Jersey. Filipino professionals in various fields of education, medical, engineering, business, and other professionals started calling Jersey City home thereby contributing to the economic renaissance of Jersey City. Filipinos started organizing the community but while there were numerous Filipino organizations in Hudson County most of them are focused on helping the Philippines. Linda Mayo, the first Asian elected official in Hudson County and former Jersey City Deputy Mayor recognized the need for a culturally competent non-profit organization. Linda Mayo pioneered the founding of PACCAL with the help of a group of World War II veterans headed by the late Sir Col, Mariano S. Aureus. Linda Mayo held the position of PACCAL, president for twelve years and since then became the Executive Director implementing programs and services. Linda Mayo is also the founder and former president of the Ladies for Rizal, Inc., New Jersey Chapter, USA an official affiliate of the “Kababaihang Rizalista, Inc.,” an international organization with headquarters based in the Philippines. The first issue tackled by PACCAL is housing for Filipino seniors. They helped seniors in the process of applying in different Jersey City Senior Housing buildings. The first successful applicants PACCAL helped in Harborview Senior housing were WWII veterans and through them other Filipinos followed suit. PACCAL was the first support group of PAVO, Inc. in its fight for equity and continues to help the veterans up to the present day. Next project was voters’ registration and citizenship drive to empower the Filipino community. PACCAL also is very proud that when Sir Dennis Hayes was the Director of the Jersey City Public Library, together with Lady Linda Mayo, they worked from 1994 - 1996 to build a collection of 500 Philippine books in the Jersey City Public Libraries. The collection ranges from current form of government and economy to history, culture, arts, and heritage. PACCAL Neighborhood Center has been a haven for Filipinos in Jersey City needing information and referrals to City & County government services as well as other provider service agencies. Some of the services are information and referrals on senior entitlements; referrals to affordable medical check-ups and health services; social and recreational activities for seniors; youth classes on Philippine history, values & culture, and folk arts programs; substance abuse education & prevention; domestic violence prevention; educational forums and workshops or youth and family. PACCAL has also helped many Filipino women who are victims of domestic violence. PACCAL is a member of the Hudson County HIV/AIDS Planning Council with voting members since 2001 and has an HIV/AIDS outreach and support group. PACCAL is the current recipient of grants from the City of Jersey City, Division of Community Development; Hudson County Office on Aging, Department of Health and Human Services, Hudson County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs, Office of Tourism Development. PACCAL is a community partner of Asian American Federation for the US CENSUS 2010 and NUY-Project AsPIRE and Kalusugan Coalition in the study of hypertension in the Filipino Community in Jersey City. PACCAL’s by line: If you need help and don’t know what to do, call PACCAL.
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TEAM UNITED MAHARLIKA FOUNDATION, INC PAST HONOREES 2016
2014
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 – Gov Affairs Richard Holsman, DPT – Rehabilitation / Medicine Joseph & Maricel Cheng – Entrepreneurship Dr. Ben Sales, MD – Medicine Engineer Levi Tejada – Engineering 2015 MEDICAL MISSION AREA La Castellana, Philippines
2015
OUTSTANDING FOREIGN WORKERS 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 - Individual Mrs. Michelle Rosario Liang – Individual Mr. James Zourzoukis - Individual Miss April Talangbayan - Youth Roberto & Mrs. Teresa Denosta – Couple APAFI - Organization AMBASSADOR OF GOODWILL Maritess Pabalan 2016 MEDICAL MISSION AREA Iloilo, Philippines
OUTSTANDING FOREIGN WORKERS Ramil Buenaventura - Education Alicia de Guzman, DMD - Dentistry Edwin de Guzman - Engineering Renato Jallorina Airport - Services Min Miller - Finance Management Maria Pilar Monje, CPA - Accountancy Errol Navata, PE - Civic Leadership Rosita Mejia Richman - Home Health Provider Dolly Rivera, MD - Medicine Leonora Galleros Tinio, CPA, MBA - Entrepreneurship Chester Tolentino PT, DPT - Physical Therapy Elizabeth Villanueva Emperador- Tuazon, RN - Religious Affair Myrna Young, MSN, RN, CNOR - Nursing MAHARLIKA AWARDEES Kirby Asunto - Youth Gilrey Banawis - Youth Dr. Eucharistico & Mrs. Lita Suyat & Family - Family AMBASSADOR OF GOODWILL Luz Vivas 2017 MEDICAL MISSION AREA Zamboanga, Philippines
2017
OUTSTANDING FOREIGN WORKERS Francis Sison – International Community Leadership Isagani Puertollano - Marine Engineering Blizie Elevado - Caregiving Mr. Manuel & Helen dela Vega - Residence Management Salvador Deauna - Government Service Jose David, MD - Medicine Cris Ayroso, DMD - Dentistry Marilou Bugarin - Nursing Danilo Jr Rivera - Real Estate Brokering Cherry Marmes - Smyth Entrepreneurship Rosalinda Bajolo - Education Bishop Joy Theriot - Women’s Advocay Felix Vinluan, Esq. - Law Alice Soriano - Child Care Eduardo Pedron - Educational Advancement MAHARLIKA AWARDEES Ed & Sonia Carasig - Couple Lt. Gabrille Lemly, USN - Youth AMBASSADOR OF GOODWILL Willyfreda Tejada 2018 MEDICAL MISSION AREA Marawi City, Philippines
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CONGRATULATIONS!! to the Officers and Members
TEAM UNITED MAHARLIKA FOUNDATION INC. On the 7th Year of fruitful and meaningful existence and Sponsoring the Medical and Dental Mission in different parts of the Philippines and this year in ZAMBOANGA.
Best of luck and congratulation to our son, MR. LEVI TEJADA, JR. for being the Maharlika Awardee in Youth Leadership This award is a good challenge to you to continue your humanitarian projects in depressed areas. We are proud of you!
Greetings from your, Dad & Mom Engr. Levi Tejada, Sr. & Mrs. Weng Tejada (Pres. Catanduanes Intl. Ass.) (TUMFI Ambassador of Goodwill 2017) - 35 -
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CONGRATULATIONS!! To the members and officers of
TEAM UNITED MAHARLIKA FOUNDATION INC. For the united noble spirit In supporting the Medical and Dental Mission in Zamboanga City
Greetings from
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Congratulations Mrs. Nilda Miranda 2018 Overseas Foreign Worker Awardee in Adult Care
We are so proud of you for your award because you deserve it. You are like a miracle worker in rendering your services to your elderly employer. Greetings from, The Island Ladies - 37 -
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Congratulations and best of love Mrs. Nilda Miranda 2018 Overseas Foreign Worker Awardee in Adult Care
We miss you mom and we are so proud for being an awardee. Your sacrifices have been paid off. We are doing fine and Dad as well. We love you so much. From your Children and Dad Dad Larry, Children: Leonel, Cristina, Kayla, Carlo Jay, Gwen, Gail, Layca Jeo, Zero Laramii & Khalid
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Selfless Service to Humanity Congratulates All Officers and Members of Team United Maharlika Foundation Inc
GC Rivera Foundation and Integrated Medicine Team Dr. Dolly C. Rivera Chairman of the Board - 40 -
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Proud Sponsor Of Team United and wishes much success For the coming year
Steve Schnall, Chairman & CEO Donald Frain, President & COO
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CONGRATULATIONS!! TO APRIL TALANGBAYAN To the members and officers of
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Godbless you all!! Greetings from
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Best Wishes and More Power Irma Barlaan Overseas Foreign Worker Awardee 2018 in Early Children Education Teachers are referred as "Loco Parentis", the molder of the youth mentally, socially, culturally and spiritually. They are the friends, counselors, parents, guardians and many more roles in life. They are the modern heroes of today's society as education make changes in the world today. Greetings from Jun & Dr. Lea Bungalso & Family
Congratulations for Your Work Irma Barlaan Overseas Foreign Awardee 2018 in Early Childhood Education You have spent almost half of your life in the classroom with sincerity and honesty. You deserve this award and we are proud of you as our "kababayan" Greetings from, David and Joann
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Congratulation and Best Wishes
Mrs. Irma Barlaan Outstanding Foreign Worker 2018
You highly deserve this honor Irma because you have spent your life in the classroom with dignity and efficiency. I am so proud of you. Ms. Gertrudes “Odesse� Zacarias Esteban From Mangatarem, Pangasinan
IRMA BARLAAN With pride and sincerity, we wish to congratulate you dear Irma for being the: Outstanding Foreign Worker 2018 in Early Childhood Education Teaching is the noblest profession and for this you have molded the minds of so many young ones into professional and productive generations. Congratulations! Greetings from Mr. Cesar & Mrs. Connie Cagampan - 46 -
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Congratulations and Good Luck
Mrs. Irma Barlaan Outstanding Foreign Worker 2018 Early Childhood Education It’s very fitting that you are the awardee for this category because you will soon retire from the service, the fruits of your toil and hardwork. Greetings from: Mr. & Mrs. Teofilo Galicia Rome, Italy
From Brisbane, California to
Mrs. Irma Barlaan Outstanding Foreign Worker in Early Childhood Education 2018
We are proud of your great accomplishments as an educator.
Ms. Feleste Tabile
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Congratulations for a job well done!
Mrs. Irma Barlaan Outstanding Foreign Worker in Early Childhood Education 2018
You really deserve it and I am extremely proud of you Engie R.Santos, MD
Congratulations
Tita Irma Barlaan For the well deserving honor and recognition as the Outstanding Foreign Worker in the field of Education 2018
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Congratulations And More Power!!
Mrs. Irma Barlaan Outstanding Foreign Worker in the field of Education 2018
Of all the hard jobs around, one of the hardest is being a good teacher. You are that one, Tita Irma.
Greetings From the Espina Family (Jun, Lulu, Cathy)
Congratulations
Tita Irma Barlaan For the well deserving honor and recognition as the Outstanding Foreign Worker in the field of Education 2018
We are very proud of you! Godbless… From the Taganas Family (Raul, Josie,and Dylan) - 49 -
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Congratulations!! To our beloved youngest daughter
MA. ELIZABETH J. CUEVA, ESQ.
for her exemplary life, devotion to family, and outstanding achievements in the service of the People and for the Greater Glory of God TEAM UNITED MAHARLIKA FOUNDATION INC. 2018 Overseas Foreign Worker Honoree for Law
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Congratulations and Best Wishes !
ELIZABETH CUEVA, ESQ.
TEAM UNITED MAHARLIKA FOUNDATION INC. 2018 Overseas Foreign Worker Honoree for Law
You have contributed a lot to the community. You have brought honor to our country and to the society in general. So you deserve this award. Mabuhay Ka!
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Congratulations!!
ELIZABETH CUEVA, ESQ. TEAM UNITED MAHARLIKA FOUNDATION INC. 2018 Overseas Foreign Worker Honoree for Law
Greetings from Atty Ruben Seguritan
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Congratulations to a humanitarian and animal-lover !
MARIA ELIZABETH J. CUEVA TEAM UNITED MAHARLIKA FOUNDATION INC. 2018 Overseas Foreign Worker Honoree for Law
From your Kindred Souls at FOR OUR FRIENDS P.O. Box 203, Oakland Gardens, New York 11364 Tel. No. (917)864-2443 fofdogrescue@yahoo.com Facebook.com/Fofrescue
www.forourfriends.org We are a volunteer group. 100% of all donations go to the costs of medical care and boarding of our dogs.
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Congratulations and Best Wishes to MARIA ELIZABETH J. CUEVA! From Christopher and Anthony Grimaldi
Congratulations and Best Wishes to
MARIA ELIZABETH J. CUEVA! 2018 recipient of Overseas Foreign Worker Honoree in Law
From BONA TIERRA REALTY In celebration of Team United’s 7th Anniversary Black Tie Gala 2018 Overseas Foreign Workers Awards
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Congratulations! More Power and Blessings to MARIA ELIZABETH J. CUEVA, ESQ.! 2018 recipient of Overseas Foreign Worker Honoree in Law Behind every success is effort... Behind every effort is passion... Behind every passion is someone with the courage and perseverance to try.
Love, Yoyong, UnaMarie, Jiano and Angeli. The Magdaraog Family. In celebration of Team United’s 7th Anniversary Black Tie Gala 2018 Overseas Foreign Workers Awards
CONGRATULATIONS!!
PING &MILAGROS YAP TEAM UNITED MAHARLIKA FOUNDATION INC. 2018 Maharlika Awardee
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Congratulations to our President & Founder
Emie Panganiban for a well-deserved award… 2018 Outstanding Overseas Foreign Workers By Team United Maharlika Foundation Inc. More power to you. May the good Lord bless u always so we can continue with our mission of doing good to others… From your KARILAGAN FAMILY
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CONGRATULATIONS!!
Emie Panganiban for a well-deserved award… 2018 Outstanding Overseas Foreign Workers By Team United Maharlika Foundation Inc. Thank you for the 18 years of service... and counting! Thank you for everything you are doing for our family. YOU ARE SIMPLY AWESOME!
From the LYDENS FAMILY
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CONGRATULATIONS!!
Emie Panganiban for a well-deserved award… 2018 Outstanding Overseas Foreign Workers By Team United Maharlika Foundation Inc. Dear Emie, Thank you so much for taking good care of us... Thank you for taking me for a walk. Thank you for the treats. And thank you for playing with us even if Peanut sometimes bites you when she gets too excited. You know she doesn’t really want to hurt you... WE LOVE YOU… YOU'RE THE BEST
Love, Peanut (the Bengal cat) & Cali (the Aussie dog)
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CONGRATULATIONS!!
Emie Panganiban for a well-deserved award… 2018 Outstanding Overseas Foreign Workers By Team United Maharlika Foundation Inc. Thank you for the 18 years of service... and counting! Thank you for everything you are doing for our family. YOU ARE SIMPLY AWESOME!
From the LYDENS FAMILY
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Congratulations and Best Wishes… to
Danica and Irene 2018 OUTSTANDING OVERSEAS FOREIGN WORKERS And more power to TEAM UNITED MAHARLIKA FOUNDATION
From Drs.
Rodrigo & Elma Castillo
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Congratulations and Best Wishes… to
Danica and Irene 2018 OUTSTANDING OVERSEAS FOREIGN WORKERS And more power to TEAM UNITED MAHARLIKA FOUNDATION
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CONGRATULATION AND BEST WISHES!! And to the officers and members of
TEAM UNITED MAHARLIKA FOUNDATION for a job well done!!
from Elsa Mole-Lambert 2018 Overseas Foreign Worker Humanitarian Services Awardee In celebration of Team United’s 7th Anniversary Black Tie Gala 2018 Overseas Foreign Workers Awards Gala - 67 -
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Congratulations to
Elsa Mole Lambert, 2018 Humanitarian Services Awardee! We salute your extraordinary dedication to the community.
Best Wishes to Team United Maharlika Foundation, Inc. on their 2018 Outstanding Overseas Workers Gala Night!
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CONGRATULATION to my HUSBAND
ISMAEL JAMPAYAS
for being Team United Maharlika Foundation’s 2018 Overseas Foreign Workers Awardee for Higher Education You are an inspiration for every Filipino not to stop accumulating knowledge and wisdom for these are the wealth which could not be lost anytime, and anywhere. I am so happy and proud for all your academic excellence and for being a good husband. I am a beauty queen and you are my king.
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CONGRATULATIONS!! To the members and officers of
TEAM UNITED MAHARLIKA FOUNDATION INC. For its 7th Founding Anniversary
From APRIL TALANGBAYAN 2018 Ambassador of Goodwill TEAM UNITED MAHARLIKA FOUNDATION INC.
CONGRATULATIONS!!
DEMIAN DUNKLEY TEAM UNITED MAHARLIKA FOUNDATION INC. 2018 Overseas Foreign Worker Honoree for Religious Evangelism
From FICA New Jersey Filipino International Communities of America In celebration of Team United’s 7th Anniversary Black Tie Gala 2018 Overseas Foreign Workers Awards & Gala
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Congratulations and More Power to the Officers and Members of the Team United Maharlika Foundation, Inc. especially to
Ms. Nida M. Cortez Vice President & Corporate Secretary Our Best Wishes to all the 2018 Outstanding Foreign Worker Awardees For all your great accomplishments in your field of endeavors. Like us, we are the “Modern Heroes.”
Greetings from: Mr. Ben Santos, 2017 OFW, Awardee Zenaida Espino Santos, MD - 71 -
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ASSOCIATION OF CHRISTIAN EVANGELISTS, INC. 1 Highland Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Congratulations to the TEAM UNITED MAHARLIKA FOUNDATION, INC. on its 7th Founding Anniversary and Overseas Foreign Workers Awards and Gala
Helping our fellow human is the most noble thing to do. Keep up the great work that you are doing. You are in our prayers.
ACE Board of Trustees Bishop Gaudencio Soriano, D. Div. - Bishop Emeritus/Founder Bishop Rene Ballenas – Chairman, Presiding Bishop and General Superintendent Bishop Nathanael Ocampo – Vice Chairman Bishop Giovanni Paquit – General Secretary Bishop Buenafe Manongdo – Treasurer Bishop Greg Agulan – Special Assistant to the Presiding Bishop/Protocol Officer Bishop Joy Theriot – Member Bishop Rodolfo Casuga – Member Bishop Edgar Aguinaldo – Member Bishop Rose Trotman Jones – Member Bishop Marco Antonio - Member - 72 -
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Knights of Rizal Metro NY Chapter
Congratulations to the
TEAM UNITED MAHARLIKA FOUNDATION, INC. on its 7th Founding Anniversary and Overseas Foreign Workers & Gala Sir Rene D. Ballenas, KCR President/CEO Sir Greg Agulan, KCR Executive Vice President/COO Chapter Officers: Sir Donald Frain, KCR – Chapter Commander Sir Rene Ballenas, KCR – Deputy Chapter Commander Sir Greg Agulan, KCR – Chancellor Sir Frank Miller, KOR – Pursuivant Sir Mitch Lerher, KOR – Exchequer Sir Edgar Mahinay, KOR - Auditor
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CONGRATULATIONS!! To the members and officers of
TEAM UNITED MAHARLIKA FOUNDATION INC. For its 7th Founding Anniversary
From Senen Cabalfin and Jeff Wolf
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CONGRATULATIONS!! To the members and officers of
TEAM UNITED MAHARLIKA FOUNDATION INC. For its 7th Founding Anniversary
From Romulo M. Luz and Luchie T. Vivas In celebration of Team United’s 7th Anniversary Black Tie Gala 2018 Overseas Foreign Workers Awards Gala
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REGISTER HERE: https://familyfedsr1.lpages.co/peace-starts-with-me-november-12-2018
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Congratulations and Good Luck to
Ms. Imelda Hornada Callejo Team United Maharlika Foundation, Inc. Outstanding Foreign Worker 2018 Honoree for Childcare
Imelda is amazing, loving and the second mother of our children. She has the highest degree of enthusiasm, experiences, and wisdom.
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