The Mangaldan International Organization's First Grand Reunion in Las Vegas started on October 22nd with a Grand Canyon tour and was concluded with a picnic in the Spring Valley Community Park .
This is the front page cover of MIO's Souvenir Journal for it's First Grand Reunion in Las Vegas . Kudos to Joey and Josie ( Aquino ) Tumaneng for laboriously putting together this special Journal .We also credit Joey for negotiating special rates for our two day functions and the hotel accomodations at the Gold Coast Hotel Casino .
October 21 , 2009 .
The first group of attendees started arriving at the GOLD COAST CASINO HOTEL to join the Grand Canyon Tour the next day ...Silverio Boy Moulic , who is the Executive Over All Chairman arrived earlier on Monday , October 19 . He met some people at the airport on Wednesday , including Marie Aquino Junio , Tess Carvajal Marier , Estrella Mejia Espinosa and Lito Espinosa .
New arrivals at the lobby of Gold Coast are Lito Espinosa ( Vancouver ) Andre Viduya ( Indiana ) , Estrella Mejia Espinosa ( Vancouver ) , Marie Aquino Junio ( Vancouver ), Dr. Vic Sandoval ( New Jersey ), Nancy De Vera Sandoval ( New Jersey ) , Tess Carvajal Marier ( Vancouver ) and the Chief himself , Boy Moulic ....
More arrivals : Ligaya De Leon Macfarlane ( New Jersey ) , Mona Lopez Tan ( Vancouver ), Tita Moulic , Luz Biala Suhr ( New Jersey ) Rusty Cervas Miraflor ( Vancouver ) , Brenda De Guzman Mills ( CA ), Belen Villanueva Juguilon ( Australia ) and Felma Servito Chan ( New Jersey ) .
October 22 , 2009 ... Grand Canyon Tour at 6:30 A.M.
Everybody who joined the bus tour boarded the bus at the front of the Gold Coast Casino Hotel . There were 57 excursionists ( full capacity ) including our guests from Mangaldan , Councilor Baby Abalos , Town treasurer Susanna Petilla Bauzon , Diana Serafica Abalos , Benny and Lita Tan and their two grandsons .
Excursionists to the Grand Canyon Tour . Some are still "missing ".
All aboard the bus for the Grand Canyon Tour ..
Group picture at the Hoover Dam , the first stop over before the Grand Canyon ...
The West Rim side of the Grand Canyon with the skywalk at the background with Lourdes Aquino Sampaga , Diana Jane S. Abalos , Marie Aquino Junio , Tess Carvajal Marier , Mangaldan Councilor Teresa ( Baby ) M. Abalos and Arlene Salvatin Catubig.
Front Row , L-R , Marie Servito Wong , Felma Servito Chan , Yen Chan . Standing are Arlene Salvatin Catubig , Lourdes Aquino Sampaga , Marie Aquino Junio , Tess Carvajal Marier , Ligaya De Leon MacFarlane and Wilson Catubig ( behind ).
After the Grand Canyon Tour , dinner was supposed to be at Rufino and Luz Aquino's residence . However , many were exhausted so few made it to the Aquino residence .
The group that made it to the Aquino residence : Nancy De Vera Sandoval , Father Romeo Biala , Laura De Vera Bautista , Ben Quinto , Rufino Aquino , Luz Aquino , Josie Moulic Olaer , Tita Moulic , Almira G. Aquino , Luz Biala Suhr , Marie Aquino Junio , Napo Aquino , Belen Villanueva Juguilon , Beda Juguilon and Boy Moulic .
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DAY TWO
Picture above shows the Program on Friday which was designated as the Welcome Night , Registration Night and the Fellowship Night .
It was the night that Mangaldanians who have paid for the reunion fees were supposed to get their tickets and name tags and join in the fellowship program . Many turned out to meet families and friends . Many late payees were accomodated . Souvenir Journals were distributed to donors ( or advertisers ) and sold to the rest . Official MIO T-shirts were also sold . Net proceeds for the Souvenir Journals and T-shirts are earmarked for the FLOOD VICTIMS in Mangaldan .
Special speaker for the night was Mangaldan Councilor Teresa ,( aka Baby ) Abalos , who delivered a very impressive speech in English as well as in perfect Pangasinan . Her speech left listeners in awe of her knowledge and deep concern for Mangaldan and the townspeople . She made us realized that we , who are living abroad , are very lucky and that we should not take for granted our better situation right where we are . Philip Fabia did the honor of intoducing Baby to the audience before her speech . Philip was a former Councilor of Mangaldan and now resides in Vancouver . Thanks , Philip you did a good job ! !
Another special guest from Mangaldan was the town Treasurer , Susanna Petilla Bauzon . Ret . Gen. Arturo Lomibao ( presently the Assistant Secretary of the Land Transportation Office of The Philippines ) and his wife Jacky graced the occasion with their presence , too.
The excitement and the eagerness of the guests to reconnect with each other was so "electrifying " and almost uncontrollable . It was truly a special night for everybody present . Mangaldan Residents of Vancouver , Canada , prepared the program with volunteers from different regions . A million thanks for the volunteers at the reception desk for the night , Angie De Vera Encarnacion ( Vancouver ) , Annie Penullar Cancino ( California ) , Estrella Mejia Espinosa ( Vancouver ) , Gerry Quinto ( New Jersey ) ,Ida Jimenez Malanum ( Washington) ,Josie Aquino Tumaneng ( New Jersey ) , Lourdes Ydia Kibanoff ( Australia ) , Mona Lopez Tan ( Vancouver ) , Perla Biala Cruz ( California ) , Rebecca Ydia Visperas ( Australia ) and Remy Barrozo ( California ) . Thank you too , to our emcee of the Night , Tess Carvajal Marier and Gina Carvajal Perez and Carolyn Carvajal Cox for helping out during the program . It was nice to see that "teamwork " really works .
Some members of the Welcome / Reception / Fellowship Night committee with the night's Chairperson , Rusty Mejia Miraflor , Ditas Palisoc Sarzaba , Gala Night Chairperson and Marie Aquino Junio , MIO Executive Overall Co-chairman . Seated are Mona Lopez Tan , Annie Penullar Cancino and Estrella Mejia Espinosa , Standing are Perla Biala Cruz , Lourdes Ydia Kibanoff , Remy Barrozo , Ida Jimenez Malanum , Rusty , Ditas , Marie and Rebecca Ydia Visperas .
Rusty Cervas Miraflor giving her welcome message to attendees
Ret . Gen. Arturo Lomibao and his wife Jacky graced the occasion with their presence .
Mangaldan Councilor Teresa "Baby " Abalos wowed the audience with her very impressive speech .
Picture shows former neighbors Rudy Oca , Randy Cortez Estrella , Joe Oca , Norman Cortez , Marilou Marron Jue , Lydia Navarro Romero and Romy Romero .
Former classmates Josie Moulic Olaer , Ida Jimenez Malanum , Josie Aquino Tumaneng , Christie Aquino Abreu , Puree De Vera Narvaez , Annie Penullar Cancino , Remy Barrozo , Merle Fuertes and Perla Biala Cruz reconnected " big time " .
The MNHS Class'59ers who were present during the Welcome Night
Some Torontonians led by Gary Biala took time off to pose with Californian Amy Quinto Acorda
Group from different cities , New Jersey , California , Toronto , Vancouver and Australia with Gen. Arturo Lomibao and wife Jacky .
California residents took time for a group picture .
The Biala siblings with Father Romeo Biala , Douglas . Annie , Perla , Gloria , Mila And Luz .
Lourdes Aquino Salvatin joins Marie , Mona Lopez Tan , Venus Jimenez Dioquino and Leny Salvatin Catubig .
Ret. Gen . Arturo Lomibao and wife Jacky joined other kabaleyans in this picture .With him are Amor , Marie , Boy , the General , Marilou , Jacky , Diana , Douglas , Mila , Luz and Perla
MNHS Alumni and former faculty members join Gen . Arturo Lomibao and wife Jacky during this Fellowship Night . Thank you for your presence , General and Jacky Lomibao ...
Picture shows residents of the Bay area , from Hayward and San Jose ..
The activities during the Welcome Night were supposed to be informal but organizers for the night decided that a structured program be considered . There had been some slight problems with regards to the registration of names due to the late payees . However , new registrants were still accomodated . There were no assigned seats so it was a first come first served seating . It was a great night inspite of snags here and there . Plenty of finger foods were served and we believed most were not left hungry .
Thank you for being patient and understanding during this night . The most important thing is that everybody had a good time .
Thanks , Rusty for a great job as the Chairperson for the night .
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DAY THREE
The most awaited GALA NIGHT happened on Saturday , October 24 , 2009 . Ditas Palisoc Sarzaba , the Chairperson , put a tremedous effort in preparing for this night . Along with the Program Coordinator , Cristeta Cera Atutubo , they made sure the night would be as enjoyable as everybody envisioned . Ditas and Lanie Marron Basuel spent long hours ( day and night ) in doing the seating arrangements , specially during the two days left before the Gala Night . The Gala Commitee did a good job in ensuring that all attendees are acknowledged and directed to their seats .
Canadian delegation ( from Vancouver and Toronto ) raised and waved their little Canadian flags when the Canada National anthem ( O Canada ) was sung , led by Mona Lopez Tan , a resident of Vancouver, British Columbia .
Silverio ( Boy ) Moulic and Marie Aquino Junio did a "tandem" welcome address .
There were supposedly two Guest Speakers , Mangaldan Mayor Herminio A. Romero and Ret. Gen Arturo Lomibao , presently the Assistant Undersecretary of Land Transportation Office of the Philippines . Unfortunately , Mayor Romero could not leave the flood- stricken town of Mangaldan . Baby Abalos , the number one Councilor , represented him and read his message . Ditas did the introductory remarks for Mayor Romero while Gerry Quinto introduced Gen . Lomibao .
Gala Night reception committee members pose with Ditas Palisoc Sarzaba , the Chairman of the Gala Night . Members are , seated L-R : Felma Servito Chan , Mila Biala Valera , Lita Oca , Lanie Marron Basuel and Judith Prado Fornoles . Standing are : L-R : Perla Biala Cruz , Annie Penullar Cancino , Gina Carvajal Perez , Carol Carvajal Cox , Diana Cendana Lomibao , Ditas , Marilou Marron Jue .
Mangaldanians from Canada hold their mini flags as O Canada is being sung led by Mona . The Star Spangled Banner and Lupang Hinirang were sung by individuals . The Canada National Anthem was sung by the Canadian delegation ( as a Choral group ) .
Silverio "Boy " Moulic , Executive Over All Chairperson and Marie Aquino Junio , Executive Over All Co-Chairperson gave their tandem welcome addresses with the song " Impossible Dream " as the background music ..
MAONCA members presented a special dance number , the Viennese Waltz , which was a delight to the audience .
MANYJER officers and members exhibited their prowess in modern dancing .
A special musical number was prepared by Mrs. Gloria Fabia Surot for Mangaldanians 55 and above . It was a medley of Pangasinan and Tagalog songs . There was not much practice but it went well ....
Our Guest Of Honor and Speaker , Ret . Gen, Arturo Lomibao receives his Plaque of Appreciation from Marie Aquino Junio as Baby Abalos , Boy Moulic , Ditas Palisoc Sarzaba ( hidden ) and Rusty Cervas Miraflor watch.
Gen . Arturo Lomibao with his Plaque of Appreciation while Councilor Baby Abalos received the plaque for Mangaldan Mayor Herminio A. Romero who could not be present for the occasion . With them are Boy Moulic , Marie Aquino Junio , Ditas Palisoc Sarzaba and Rusty Cervas Miraflor .
Another recipient of a Plaque of Appreciation from MAONCA is Ditas Palisoc Sarzaba . Presenters are Delia Abril Ordonio , Judith Prado Fornoles and Lanie Marron Basuel .
MNHS Class '59ers handed the proceeds of the 50/50 Raffle to the Executive Chairpersons Marie and Boy . In the picture are Ross and Cecile ( Ferrer ) Mejia , Mila Aquino Madamba , Lita and Lito Quinto , Mila and Ronnie Tandingan , Irene De Guzman Batilaran , Juliet ( Quinto ) and Jun De Guzman and Florentina Cariaga . Total net was $ 1100. Thank you to the MNHS 'Class '59 for taking charge of the 50/50 Raffle and the door prizes .
The net proceeds of the 50/50 raffle was submitted to Lanie Marron Basuel , who is the "holder of the loot " . Dick , Stephen , Perla , Del and Marilou watch as Lanie counts the " green bucks " . Thanks to the sellers and buyers of the raffle tickets .
First Prize Winner of the 50/50 Raffle is Lita C. Quinto , wife of Lito Quinto from California , who donated her prize of $ 250.00 back to MIO for the Mangaldan flood victims .
Second Prize winner of the 50/50 Raffle is Francis Rivo Vendiola from California . She donated her prize of $ 150.00 to MIO for the flood victims .
The third prize winner for $ 75.00 was Mr. Raymond Viduya from Indianapolis .
Merma Alvarez receives a gift certicate as winner of the Trivia Questions during the Welcome /Fellowship Night ( Previous Night ) from Carolyn Carvajal Cox of Vancouver .
Mangaldan Councilor Teresa " Baby Abalos " with sis-in -law Diana Abalos are joined by Father Romeo Biala , Marie Aquino Junio , Tita and Boy Moulic
Former Gueguelonen "City " folks reconnected and took time to have a photo session .Standing , L-R : Josie Aquino ,Sally Cendana ,Venus and Ida Jimenez ,Mely Cendana ,Helen Cendana , Ditas Palisoc , Josie and Yolly Quinto , Ricky Chan , Ed and Willy Quinto . Front row : L-R : Napo Aquino , Jun Cendana , Ben Quinto , Arnold Quinto ,Gerry Quinto and the mother of the Quintos , Nestora ( or Nesa to many ) Quinto .
Not in picture but attended the Gala Night are Michelle Molina ,Rosie Soriano , Digna Banez , Pec Visperas , Tessie Cendana , Violy Cendana , Froilan Surot , Gloria Surot and Nancy De Vera ( so, where are you guys ? )
Boy and Marie joined friends from different parts of USA and Canada .
Venus Jinenez Dioquino from Vancouver joins Lourdes Aquino Sampaga , Philip Fabia , Father Francis Posadas , Aida T. Fabia ,Christie Aquino Abreu , Gloria T. Surot ,Ligaya De Leon MacFarlane , Father Romeo Biala and Froilan Surot
The Quinto clan
Gen. Lomibao and Jacky are joined by Tessie De Guzman , Merle Ritualo Rabelas , Christine Cera Atutubo , Michelle Molina , Pec Visperas and Boy Moulic .
Lily Yden Orap and relatives , Rebecca Ydia Visperas ,Rusty Cervas , Lourdes Ydia Kibanoff , Gina Carvajal Perez , Carolyn Carvajal Cox and Lily Yden Orap
Recognized the Bantayan " City " people ? Standing L-R : Douglas Biala , Anita Soriano Gutierrez, Bebot Permeson de Guzman and Romel Cabrera . Seated L-R-L are Marline Abalos Castanares , Anna Permeson Biala and Leyte Abalos Cabrera
Californians and Vancouverites in one table .. Seated from L-R are Mona Lopez Tan , Lourdes Aquino Sampaga , Melissa Salvatin , Eleanor G . Salvatin , Arlene Salvatin Catubig and Wilson Catubig . Standing L-R are Pepe Tan , Marie Aquino Junio and Victor " Boy " Salvatin .
The Tan family from Vancouver are : L-R , Rey , Deo , Pepe , Mona , Letty and Madonna .
Former schoolmates Josie Moulic Olaer , Christie Aquino Abreu , Ed Gutana with Boy Moulic .
Mangaldan Treasurer Susanna P. Bauzon is joined by Lito Lavarias , Lorie Lavarias , and Anita Soriano Gutierrez who are from Salay .
Salayettes Anita Soriano Gutierrez, Gil Gutierrez , Nellie Gutierrez Lucero , Willy Presto and Tessie Gutierrez Pajarillo enjoyed their time talking about the old times in Salay .
Vancouverites Gina Carvajal Perez , Rusty Cervas Miraflor , Marie Aquino Junio and Pepe Tan join former MNHS teacher Willy Presto .
Tom and Sally Oca , Rebecca De Vera , Julie De Vera Treyes , Angie De Vera and Mike Encarnacion came from Vancouver and Toronto to join Kabaleyans .
Gala Night Coordinator and Emcee Cristeta Cera Atutubo with husband Alex , Marie and Michelle Molina
Boy and Marie joined Lina Carvajal Villa and ( seated , L-R ) Carolyn Carvajal Cox , Mona Lopez Tan , Reynalda (Cabrera ) and Carding Pagal .
Dora Pasaoa , Marie Aquino Junio , Josie Pasaoa Calubaquib , Jerome Calubaquib , Fred Pasaoa join Vangie Ramat Singson who arrived from the Philippines just in time for the Gala Night .
Ladies from Vancouver are (L-R) Rusty Cervas Miraflor , Mona Lopez Tan , Rebecca De Vera Mejia , Marie Aquino Junio , Estrella Mejia Espinosa ,Reyna Cabrera Pagal and Angie De Vera Encarnacion ....
Father Francis Posadas and Monina Posadas from the Philippines are joined by Marie , Pec Visperas , Amy Ocampo Bilar and Marilou Marron Jue .
New Jersey lady Ligaya De Leon MacFarlane joins the ladies from Vancouver Marie , Mona L. Tan , Tessie Carvajal Marier , Carol Carvajal Cox , Gina Carvajal Perez and Rusty Cervas Miraflor
Romy ( brother of Mangaldan Town Mayor Herminio ) and wife Lydia are residents of Seattle , Wa .
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DAY FOUR.................PICNIC IN THE PARK
Today , Sunday , is the culmination of the four-day celebration of the MIO First Grand Reunion .
Our million thanks to the volunteers ; Rolando " Boying " Yap , Mrs. Lily Yden Orap , Rudy and Anna Visperas , Rudy Estrada . Thanks to Rufino and Luz Aquino for opening their doors to Mangaldanians and entertained many of us .
Thank you , too , to the impromptu volunteers in the "food distribution" department . Ditas P. Sarzaba became a lechon specialist , Rusty joined the Toronto ladies in the food center . Thanks to Father Romeo Biala for acting as the "Marshall " with Marie as the traffic controller . The picnic turned out to be very orderly and food was more than enough .
Tia Lily and Tia Anna and the Las Vegas hosts donated a huge cake to celebrate the birth of MIO in Las Vegas . October birthday celebrants were also acknowledged as co- birthdays of MIO . They also prepared prizes for a raffle draw . Thank you very much for your thoughtfulness .
We also thank Consorcia ( Consing ) Aquino Ribu and husband Pepe for the fresh fruits that they brought to the picnic . That was very thoughtful of you ...
Our Las Vegas hosts donated this cake to celebrated the birth of MIO in Las Vegas which also includes the October birthdays of Mangaldanians present during the picnic .
Tia Lily and Tia Anna cut the cake with the help of our "peace marshall" , Father Romeo Biala .
The Vancouver group at the picnic table .
Wow ! Ditas in her cowboy hat apportioning the lechon to picnickers ..
The picnickers doing their own things.....
Do you need large T-shirts ? If you are fast enough , you can grab one from Bona's collection .
Some Mangaldanians who enjoyed the picnic grounds of the Spring Valley Community Park in Las Vegas ..
The reunion was as successful as we all envisioned it and probably much more than we expected .
This First Global Reunion of Mangaldanians was a year - long preparation . According to some sources , it was first thought of by Dr. Mariano Aquino who is now a resident of New Jersey . The idea remained dormant . Then when Marie and Djoma met in Vancouver , they decided to start a website to cater to Mangaldanians all over the world . They launched the Aliguas Mangaldan website with the goal to reconnect and reunite kabaleyans whereever they are . Truly , their goal came into fruition and Mangaldanians were communicating through their pictures , articles and their comments . It has been three years now since the website was started . Last year when Boy suggested that Mangaldanians should hold a Grand Reunion soon through a comment in Aliguas Mangaldan , Marie and Djoma were all for it .. the almost impossible dream of reuniting Mangaldanians was born . Originally it was supposed to be in 2010 . The Aliguas Mangaldan website would be the communication venue , so by September of last year , Boy , Djoma and Marie decided that the Grand Reunion will be held on October 23-25 , 2009 . It was unanimously decided that Las Vegas be the venue . The Executive committee and the working committee were formed by dedicated men and women . The committees started working together . Boy and Marie were the Executive Committee and Ditas , Josie ( with Joey ) , Djoma and Rusty became the chairpersons of the different committees . The tasks were not easy . Plans were processed , approved and executed through cyberspace . The wonders of the technical world became the tools of this endeavor . It was a much awaited event . Before we realized it , the event came closer and closer . Now it is over . However , the memories will be a very lasting one .
The event we had will be just the beginning . Boy and Marie want this event to continue . Mangaldanians who are interested in working for the continuity of the celebration are most welcome . Mangaldanians residing in cities which are not yet officially represented should start organizing now . Representatives from different regions or cities should be selected soon by their colleagues . Interested parties to represent their regions or domicile must e-mail Boy and Marie making it as an official acceptance and commitment to their roles .
A million thanks to our special guests from the Philippines , our lady Councilor Teresa M. Abalos who was our guest speaker during the Welcome Night , Gen. Arturo Lomibao who was the guest of Honor and Speaker during the Gala Night and his wife Jacky and Mangaldan Town Treasurer Susanna P. Bauzon . Other Philippine residents who came to join the Las Vegas event were Diana Jane S. Abalos , Lita ( Vergara ) and Benny Tan and their two grandsons and Vangie Ramat Singson . Thanks for travelling all the way from our hometown to be with all of us ...
Marie Aquino Junio
A SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM Silverio ( Boy ) Moulic , Executive Over All Chairman:
"Inerman agmi ca icaindan, dalin min tinobuan . Diad sikay nanlapuan , sicay pawilan ." Appropriately , this part of our town song , " Logor Ed Baley " spelled the BIG SUCCESS of Mangaldan Organization's First Grand Reunion from October 22 to 25 , 2009 in Las Vegas , Nevada .
Our Souvenir Journal's front cover is graced with the same quote . Guest Speaker and fellow Mangaldanian , General Arturo C. Lomibao opened his inspiring , reflective and informative speech with the same quote. This quote is the answer to why and how we got together in the spirit of Unity and Fellowship .
All 432 townmates , family , friends and guests made it to the Sin City. They all traveled breaking the wide voidness of distance separating all of us to celebrate the true meaning of being a Mangaldanian .
This reunion could not have been possible if the dream of Dr. Mariano Aquino was not verbalized . It was exactly a decade ago when Dr. Marianing , as he is commonly called, asked Joey Tumaneng ( his son -in-law ) and myself to organize a Grand Reunion on a global scale . Had we done it soon after , he would have been a fixture at that reunion . His spirit was so willing to join the First Grand Reunion but his primary doctor advised him otherwise . He would have displayed his dancing prowess , showing off his International Rumba steps . He enjoyed and devoured every page , every information , every face , every message and every activity printed in the Souvenir Journal . To my Tio Marianing , we have indeed realized your dream ; the work has begun and the dream goes on . Thank you so much for your inspiration .
To the Executive and Working Committees , I do not have the eloquence to thank you all for the wonderful job you all have generously performed . I have expressed it in my message ( in the Souvenir Journal ) but let me say it again . I thank you all for unselfishly offering your time , services and resources to help put our reunion together .
I would like to personally thank Marie Aquino Junio , Executive Overall Co-Chairman for her untiring effort to help lead , mould , develop and crown MIO . To Ditas Palisoc-Sarzaba whose MAONCA troupe showed the biggest number of attendees . This could not have been possible if not for your continued urging and encouraging of your members . It was indeed a big GALA Night and you had everything under control . To Rusty Cervas Miraflor , the Welcome and Fellowship Night was indeed a great ice and ground breaker for all . To Djoma de Guzman , thank you for updating and maintaining ALIGUAS MANGALDAN , our source of information from inception to completion and thereafter . To my very good friends , Joey and Josie Aquino Tumaneng . You made me so proud, you made MANYJER stand out . My heartfelt thanks for helping make the 10 year old dream a reality and a BIG SUCCESS !
To everyone , my sincere thanks for your zeal and dedication in endeavoring to have made the First Grand Reunion a moment to cherish and made this occasion an affair to remember . Salamat a balbaleg !
Boy Moulic
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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
It is with great pleasure to let Mangaldanians know that MIO's First Grand Reunion not only brought together family and friends but it will be able to send and help our town of Mangaldan , through our beloved Mayor Herminio A . Romero , the amount of $ 10,000.00 ( in US funds ) . Thank you very much for the generosity of our kabaleyans who attended the event . Special thanks to Bona ( De Vera ) and Melchor Parayno and Loy and Eduardo Baltazar for being extra generous in their donations .
We will keep you informed on the project ( or projects ) which will be most beneficial to the Mangaldan townspeople .
BOY and MARIE
I was so exited That I even miss to meet my classmates in Mangaldan Central Elementary School (class 1959). Maybe they don't recognize me anymore or maybe they are also busy with other friends. They said Adelina Carvajal and our Snow White Miss Costes were there.... We should do it again every two years and this time I will go around and introduce myself so that I will not miss no one.
Posted by: ernest devera | 11/12/2009 at 03:28 PM
How about every year ... jusssttttt kidding. I believe every 2 years is the norm. Aloha/Fred
Posted by: Fred Martinez | 11/04/2009 at 06:27 PM
Its now 2 weeks & I am 100% agreable with you Pec..Still can't shake this "Reunion Hangover". Seems like 3 days is not enough. Can't wait for the next reunion. Majority of feedbacks want 2 years. Hoping to hear concensus from everyone..
Posted by: Silverio(Boy) Moulic, Jr. | 11/03/2009 at 08:20 PM
Unending expression of gratitude and memories of a lifetime, kudos to all!
Pec, back down under still nursing a hangover, sign of a great holidays!
Posted by: pec visperas | 11/03/2009 at 03:03 PM