With the success of the 2nd MIO Grand Reunion , the continuity of another Grand Reunion is in the works .
Fred Visperas Martinez and his class'59er mates accepted to spearhead the 3rd MIO event . Dr . Amor C. Lomibao , MIO2 Executive Chairman , has handed the key of responsibility to Fred and the MNHS Class '59ers during the Gala Night program . Fred has been unanimously selected as the next Executive Chairperson .

Fred Visperas Martinez was born in Gueguesangen , Mangaldan , Pangasinan and spent most of his school years in Mangaldan . He earned his high school diploma at the Mangaldan National High School . His desire to travel and to help his parents financially made him decide to abandon his early plan to finish his college degree in Mapua Institute of Technology in Manila when he was accepted in the U.S. Navy where he served for 20 years . He retired as Information Technology Specialist . Even after retiring from the navy , he continued to work for the Defense Information Systems Agency under the U.S. Department Of Defense .
Fred is married to the former Susan Mamenta of Tayug , Pangasinan and is a retired nurse . They are blessed with one son , Melord ( and wife Eloisa ) and two grandsons , Brooks who is 13 years old and Kelsen , 8 years old .
Susan and Fred are long time residents of Honolulu . Fred was a past President of the United Pangasinan of Hawaii ( 1993-1995 ) . Fred and Susan are still very much involved with the organization with Fred now acting as an adviser . Fred is also a very active officer of the Knight of Columbus Chapter in their city .
We are again assured that MIO is in good hands as Fred has shown his deep interest and commitment to the Mangaldan International Organization . The past Chairpersons of MIO1 and MIO2 ( now Board Directors ) and coordinators have pledged their support and help to Fred and his co-officers ( who will be named later ) in the MIO 3 event in 2014 . We all wish them the best of luck .
It may be another two years before we see our kabaleyans again but let us plan ahead for our attendance . One thing is sure , it will be held in Las Vegas again due to " kerew na karaclan " ( popular demand ) . More information will be posted in this website ( Aliguas Mangaldan ) as ideas and plans for the coming event will start to shape up .
Let us support the MIO3 organizers by joining them in the 2014 Mangaldan International Grand Reunion in Las Vegas , dear kabaleyans .
ABANTE MANGALDAN !
Posted by Marie David Aquino
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