November 21, 2012
November 11, 2012
REMEMBRANCE DAY .....LEST WE FORGET
Dateline : Vancouver , B.C. Canada
" In flanders field , where poppies grow ... " Every November 11th , our country remembers our fallen soldiers and the ones who are still around .
It is impossible to put a price tag to our war heroes so the best way is to honor them on this special day .
Not only do we remember our heroes , soldiers who died during the First World War and the Second World War , the Vietnam War but also all the wars participated by our troops .
We also remember the heroes in our own families . Maybe our fathers went to war or maybe not but in our eyes and in our hearts , they are our heroes . Our mothers , too , are our unsung heroes .
In Canada , every November 11th , we remember the courage of the brave Canadians who served our country and honour those who now protect it , hence we celebrate REMEMBRANCE DAY .
By remembering those who served , we recognize and acknowdge the hardships and sacrifices they endured in order that we can live in peace .
We must also recognize those who are currently preserving peace in other parts of the world . It is also important to remember the innocent civilians around the world who have become casualties of war .
Let us pause for a minute of silence ( in prayer ) at the eleventh hour , eleventh day and eleventh month to show our respects to our fallen soldiers , including our fallen soldiers and heroes in the Philippines .
GOD BLESS CANADA , OUR ADOPTED COUNTRY AND THE PHILIPPINES , OUR BIRTH COUNTRY ! !
October 02, 2012
MILESTONE BIRTHDAYS FOR TWO MAREVA MEMBERS
Dateline : Vancouver , B.C. September 1st , 2012
Rosalina Ejerta Jimenez , the wife of Jhun Jimenez , a former President of MAREVA ( 1994 ) celebrated her 80th birthday . Their children , Chuchi , Noel , Arleen , Joy , Sheila and Joel , planned and coordinated the dinner at a Chinese Seafood restaurant in Vancouver . Atchi Lina , as she is intimately called by Mangaldanians and friends , is a transplanted Mangaldanian , having been born in Leyte . She considers herself a Mangaldanian through and through . She can speak Pangasinense almost like a native . She enjoyed her job ( as a nurse ) so much that she continued to work well into her seventies even after her supposed retirement at age 65 . She is also an accomplished cook , taking in special food orders once in a while . Numbers of the program consisted of songs by their grandchildren , her never-ending " apostolate ". The celebration culminated with a short speech by the celebrant .
Ate Lina and Kuya Jhun, one of the pillars of MAREVA
Atchi Lina blows the candles ( opps ! just a candle ) as three of her grandchildren watch
Son Noel affectionately hugs his Mom
Daughters Chella , Mary Jane , Arlene , Chuchi and Joy join their beloved Mom in this special photo ..
Grandchildren join grandparents Jhun and Lina .
And now , the whole clan .. wow , quite a family
Atchi Lina and Kuya Jhun with sisters Necie ( sis-in-law) , Venus J . Dioquino and Ida J. Malanum .
Atchi Lina and Kuya Jhun with kabaleyans , ( seated l-r ) Tia Ester Mejia , Reyna Pagal , Tess C. Marier , Marie A. Junio , Briggy Miraflor , Rusty C. Miraflor and Rose U. Cervas . Standing l-r are Estrella M . Espinosa , Carding Pagal, Dolores Mejia , Alice Pagal , Grace D. Palaganas, the celebrant Atchi Lina , Kuya Jhun , Mona L. Tan , Pepe Tan , Orly Cervas , Lito Espinosa , Venus J. Dioquino and Rene Palaganas ,
The celebrant acknowedges the presence of relatives and friends , and expresses her gratitude to her family for putting together a nice party for her .
We hope and pray that you will have many more happy birthdays to come , Atchi Lina ! !
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Dateline : Richmond , B.C. September 29th , 2012
Orly Cervas celebrates his 65th birthday with immediate family members and close friends . A Chinese Seafood restaurant was the venue selected by the children of Orly and Rose Cervas to celebrate their Dad's special day . Orly and Rose are both from Mangaldan and were high school sweethearts . The couple are blessed with three children , Grace , Jay and Jennifer , all married and have seven grandchildren . The highlight of the gathering was the video chronicling the life of Orly and Rose , their children and their granchildren . Orly was a former president of MAREVA ( 2000)
The birthday boy was presented with his birthday cake . He thanks his beloved wife Rose and their children who organized the celebration . He also expresses his gratitude to the guests .
Rose is ready to help hubby cut his birthday cake ...
Congratulations and Happy Birthday , Orly ! ! May you have many more happy birthdays to come . Enjoy your retirement , too ..
September 16, 2012
SILVER ANNIVERSARY OF A BELOVED PRIEST
Dateline : New York , New York , USA
It is a well -known fact that Mangaldan has " produced " more priests and nuns in the past decades . Mangaldanians take pride and joy in this special accomplishment ( if we can call it that ) . It speaks of the atmosphere and environment that we grew up in . So , today , we join our co-Mangaldanians in wishing our kabaleyan , Father Pal Domagas , God's blessing on his 25th year as a priest . We are so proud of him and we wish him the best ...
" It was not surprising when Reynaldo Aquino Domagas ( also known as Pal ) expressed his desire to study for the priesthood after his elementary years . He comes from a family with a deep religious background .
He was ordained in September 7th, 1987 . Today , Father Pal celebrates his 25 years as a priest . Members of his family and friends joined him in celebrating this special occasion . "
Fr. Pal's ordination picture 25 years ago in a pensive mood , perhaps contemplating what his future holds ? Today , 25 years later ......
CELEBRATING 25 YEARS IN THE PRIESTHOOD
FATHER REYNALDO AQUINO DOMAGAS
Ordained September 7, 1987
Born on May 17, 1957 in Mangaldan , Pangasinan, Philippines , Father Reynaldo Aquino Domagas , is the son of the late Judge Roger A. Domagas and Mrs. Rebecca Aquino . After his elementary years at Blessed Imelda's Academy ( now Dominican School ) in Dagupan City , he was inspired to take up studies for the priesthood and in 1973 he finished high school at Mary Help of Christians Seminary in Binmaley, Pangasinan , Philippines . He pursued his college education at the University of Sto. Tomas Central Seminary and graduated in 1977 with the degrees of Bachelor of Philosophy , Bachelor of Arts and Licentiate in Philosophy ( Cum Laude ). In 1983 he obtained Master of Divinity degree from St. Patrick's Seminary in Menlo Park , California . He also took MA in Pastoral Ministry at University of San Francisco . In 1985 he finished chaplaincy internship at University of California Medical Center in San Francisco .
Fr. Domagas was ordained a priest of the Archdiocese of Lingayen-Dagupan and he served as Chaplain and Dean of Student Affairs of Virgen Milagrosa University in San Carlos City , Pangasinan ( 1987-1996 ). He was Chaplain of Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City in 1997-2007 and was bestowed the "Heart Award " by BIMC in 2006. Fr. Domagas received certification from the National Association of Catholic Chaplains in 2002; he is also a certified chaplain of the Disaster Chaplaincy Services of New York . In 2007 he was assigned the Parochial Vicar of Our Lady of Victory Church where he is serving to the present . He is also Chaplain of New York Downtown Hospital ( Beekman ).
As he celebrates his 25th year in the ministry , he is grateful for the vocation God has given him and he asks for your continued prayers and support to enable him to persevere in the service of God's Church. "
Fr. Reynaldo 'Pal' Aquino Domagas is a picture of confidence and joy as he beams during the celebration of his 25 years in God's ministry .
Father Pal concelebrated his anniversary mass with a handful of priests led by his uncle , Msgr. Oscar Aquino at Our Lady of Victory Church in Manhattan , New York .
Close relatives and friends attend the anniversary mass celebrated by Fr. Pal
The immediate family joins the congregation in the mass celebration of Fr. Pal .
Photo with Fr. Pal shows Rene Palaganas , Grace D. Palaganas , Rosemarie D. Keithley , Msgr. Oscar Aquino , Rebecca Aquino Domagas , the celebrant , Raquel Domagas , Rowena D . Quinto and Jun Quinto
Close friends join Fr. Pal and his immediate family in this photo . Sister Ancila , SFIC , Juliet ( Quinto ) and husband Jun de Guzman , Elisa Quinto Smith and Sil ( aka Boy ) Moulic join the group .
Mama Rebecca joins brother , Msgr. Oscar Aquino and son , Rev. Fr . Pal after the anniversary mass .
Fr. Pal greets the mass attendees
Fr. Pal added a touch of Filipino culture in the Big Apple by donning the traditional barong Tagalog during the reception dinner .
Nice anniversary cake ! !
Fr. Pal is joined by the Pastor of Our Lady of Victory Church , Rev . Msgr. Marc J. Filacchione , Msgr. Oscar Aquino , and Mrs. Rebecca A. Domagas as the celebrant was about to slice the cake .
Benny , the owner of Giardino D 'Oro offer a toast to the celebrant .
The celebrant's sister , Rowena (aka Tots ) joins a toast to her brother
Siblings of Fr. Pal , Rowena , Rosaura ( aka Grace ), Raquel and Rosemarie join the two priests in the clan ...
Guests at Giardino D'Oro where the reception dinner was held
After dinner photo of the family , front row : L-R Elisa Quinto Smith , Fr. Pal , Mom Rebecca Domagas , Sister Ancila , and Juliet Quinto de Guzman . Standing L-R are Jun Quinto , Rowena ( Tots ) Domagas Quinto , Rosaura ( Grace ) Domagas Palaganas , Raquel Domagas , Rosemarie Domagas Keithley , Msgr. Oscar Aquino , Danny Quinto and Rene Palaganas ..
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Flashes of the past as I remember him ...
Pal Domagas before he became our beloved Father Reynaldo A . Domagas as he visited the Aquino residence in Mangaldan . With him were the late Fr. Nars Pasaoa and Tatay Cenon Cabrera . Standing were Marie Aquino Junio and the late Severina David ( Aquino ) Cabrera . On the left was Mrs. Estela L. Aquino
Father Pal made visits to the Salvatins in California during his study stint in California ..
Mrs. Rebecca A. Domagas , mother of Fr. Domagas , visited son and brother Mons. Oscar Aquino who are based in New York up to the present .
CONGRATULATIONS , FATHER REYNALDO " PAL " DOMAGAS . MAY YOU HAVE MANY MORE HAPPY YEARS IN THE SERVICE OF OUR LORD . GOOD LUCK , GOOD HEALTH AND GOD BLESS YOU ! !
By Marie A Junio
July 01, 2012
CANADA IS 145 YEARS OLD AND USA CELEBRATES INDEPENDENCE DAY
HAPPY BIRTHDAY , CANADA ! ! ! IT IS CANADA DAY AND IT IS 145 YEARS OLD .
There is so much to celebrate today , July 1st , which is called Canada Day . It marks the anniversary of the formation of the union of the British North America provinces in a federation under the name of Canada . It is a public holiday in Canada . The day is celebrated with parades , barbecues and other activities which include the Citizenship Ceremony where new Canadians have their oath taking in different venues .
Patriotism is much alive and flourishing . This nation of 35 million is one of the freeist , happiest , wealthiest , most confident and most welcoming and most diverse places on earth . Most of us were not born here and this year , about 250,000 newcomers from all over the world will come and emigrate in this most diverse country .
Each and everyone of us feel a sense of belonging . The varied ethnic festivities this holiday weekend reflect this .
We are surely proud to be a Canadian but our Filipino heritage will always be a part of us . GOD BLESS CANADA AND ALL WHO LIVE HERE . LET THERE BE PEACE AMONG ALL NATIONS ! !
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HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY , USA ...
Independence Day is celebrated annually in July 4th in the United States . It is often referred to as " The Fourth of July " . It is the anniversary of the publication of the declaration of independence from Great Britain in 1776 .
It is a public holiday in the United States . Patriotic displays ( of the American flag , specially ) and family events ( mostly barbecues ) are organized throughout the country .
People in the US take this opportunity to express and give thanks for the freedom and liberties they now enjoy .
Let us pray for this country and the people living in the United States of America . Let there be peace , not only in this country but all over the world ! ! !
April 18, 2012
SON OF MANGALDAN CELEBRATES 50TH YEAR OF PRIESTHOOD
Dateline : New York , New York , USA
By Marie Aquino Junio
Above pictures show Monsignor Oscar Aquino Aquino as a young boy in Mangaldan , Pangasinan ; as a young priest ; and now , as a Golden Jubilee celebrant in the priesthood .
It was in the early ' 50's when the young Oscar Aquino was accepted at the Mary Help of Christians Minor Seminary in Binmaley , Pangasinan . It was the start of the lifelong choice to become one of God's chosen , as a priest . It was finally in April 1st , 1962 that his dream was realized . He was ordained by the late Archbishop of Lingayen Dagupan , Most Rev. Mariano A. Madriaga , at the St . Michael the Archangel Parish in Camiling , Tarlac . After his ordination , he was sent to Rome where he finished his Doctorate in Canon Law in 1967 . He was sent to practice Canon Law at the Archdiocese of New York for a year .
In 1970 , he went back to the Philippines and back to his birthplace , Mangaldan , and became the Director of Santo Tomas High School . After a year , he founded the San Fabian Archdiocesan School and St . Charles Academy in San Carlos City . He also became the Director of Royal Carpenter in Alaminos , Pangasinan .
In 1984 , he immigrated to the United States and was assigned at the Blessed Sacrament Church in New York , then to St. Francis de Sales , also in New York . From the year 2000 up to the present , he has served as a judge in the Metropolitan Tribunal of the Archdiocese of New York . He is presently based at St. Lucy's Parish in New York City where he is the Adminstrator .
Monsignor Oscar's outgoing personality has earned him a long line of friends , not only kabaleyans but people from all walks of life .
Monsignor Oscar's family , specially his late parents , Urbano ( also called Tio Nanoy and Encarnacion ( aka Tia Sion ) would have felt so proud of his accomplishments as a priest . He is the 5th of six children : The late Bernardo Aquino , a WW11 Hero ; the late Dr. Jose Aquino ( Halifax , Canada ) ; Dr. Lilia Aquino Reed of Halifax , Canada ; Rebecca Aquino Domagas a former teacher in Mangaldan , now a resident of California ; Msgr . Oscar and Engr . Arnulfo Aquino .
Relatives and friends joined Monsignor Oscar in celebrating his 50th Anniversary as a priest . A Thanksgiving Mass was held at St . Lucy 's Parish followed by a reception at the Astoria World Manor in Queens , New York on April 14 , 2012 .
Let us enjoy the pictures as we greet our fellow Mangaldanian in this special occasion : CONGRATULATIONS , MONSIGNOR OSCAR ! ! ! GOD BLESS YOU ! !
Monsignor Oscar as he concelebrated with his fellow priest during his Thanksgiving Mass .
Picture shows Msgr. Oscar's sisters , Dr. Lily A . Reed and Rebecca A. Domagas and cousin Juliet Q. de Guzman .
Msgr . Oscar's sister Rebecca and her son , Rev. Father Reynaldo ( AKA Pal ) Domagas , a Parish Priest at Our Lady Of Victory Church in New York ...
The celebrant , Msgr . Oscar with sister Rebecca and her daughters Raquel and Rowena
Rev. Fr. Pal Domagas joins sisters Rowena and Raquel and cousin Elisa Quinto at Msgr. Oscar's celebration ..
Wow ! ! Our Msgr . Oscar still has it ! Here he is showing his dancing prowess with niece Rowena D. Quinto . Good job , Msgr ! !
Rev , Fr . Pal joins co-Mangaldanian Father Peter Aquino , cousins Elisa , Juliet and hubby Jun de Guzman .
Sisters Elisa and Juliet joins Father Peter Aquino , Silvestre Quinto Jr. and wife Rowena ( aka Totit ) and Judge Vic Sison .
The American relatives are joined by their Canadian cousins : Dr . Manny Aquino of Halifax , Elisa Quinto of California , Rebecca Aquino Domagas of California , Dr. Lilia Aquino Reed of Halifax and Juliet Quinto de Guzman of CA ...
Msgr. Oscar's cousin Dr . Cora Aquino Agustin , former resident of Cabanatuan City , Nueva Ecija and her husband flew from Florida where they are now based , to celebrate with their cousins ..Rowena D. Quinto , Dr . Cora A. Agustin and husband , Dr . Lilia A. Reed , Mrs . Rebecca A . Domagas and Raquel Domagas .
Note : Pictures and other details provided by Rev. Fr. PAL Aquino DOMAGAS of New York
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The Mangaldan Residents of Vancouver , B. C. Canada are very proud of you , Monsignor Oscar A . Aquino for your Golden Jubilee in the Priesthood . You have been called and you are one of the few chosen ...GOD BLESS YOU , OUR BELOVED MONSIGNOR OSCAR . MAY YOU HAVE MANY MORE YEARS TO SERVE OUR LORD THROUGH SERVICE TO HIS PEOPLE ...
April 06, 2012
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February 01, 2012
MANGALDANIANS NEWS AROUND THE USA
From the Eastern part of the United States , Amor C. Lomibao wrote this article :
MANYJER ELECTS NEW OFFICERS
Up to 6 inches of snow covered the upper East Coast Region this weekend but it did not stop the enthusiasm of the MANYJER members to elect the new set of officers for the year 2012-2014. The meeting was held at the home of Felma Servito Chan, being the center of access for members coming from New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and the Southern States.
Appropriately, Felma Servito Chan was elected as the President and Diana Cendana Lomibao was elected as the Executive VP. Raffy Rivera and Jun Mercado retained their positions as 2nd VP and 3rd VP respectively.
Mila Biala Valera, the Ex-President took the position of Board of Directors with Sillverio Moulic, Gerry Quinto and Joey TUmaneng. Amor (yours truly) assumed the seat vacated by the late Dr. Mariano Aquino as Board of Advisors with Ligaya McFarlane, Lorie Soriano and GLoria T. Surot.
Induction will be held at THE BAMBOO GRILL in New Jersey on March 18, 2012. Mangaldanians and friends are invited/encouraged to attend this MANYJER PARTY, also intended to raise funds for our existing projects and as a kickoff for the 2nd MIO GRAND REUNION to be held at the GOLD COAST HOTEL in Las Vegas on October 25-28 this year.
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And from the West Coast .......
MAONCA HOLDS INDUCTION OF OFFICERS AND CELEBRATES SANTO THOMAS AQUINAS "LUMPOS" ".
The Mangaldan Organization of North California held their induction of their new officers on January 29th , 2012 at the Berryessa Community Center in San Jose . They also celebrated the "Lumpos " of Santo Thomas Aquinas Thomas , the Patron Saint of Mangaldan . The day started with a Holy Mass officiated by Father Alonzo followed by lunch and the induction of officers led by President -elect Lito Lavarias .
Father Alonzo celebrated mass for MAONCA
MAONCA members during the celebration of the mass
Officers of MAONCA being inducted into office by the Mayor of Milpitas
Lito Lavarias , the newly-inducted President of MAONCA is flanked by Marilou Marron Jue and Lani Marron Basuel
Dancing was the favorite part of the program as always.....
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Congratulations to all the newly inducted officers of MAONCA ! ! Congratulations , too , to Felma and all the newly elected officers of Manyjer . Good luck and God bless you all ! ! !
From MAREVA
January 02, 2012
MANGALDANIANS LOST A PROPONENT OF MIO
The passing of Dr . Mariano L. Aquino impacted not only his immediate family and relatives but also his close friends back in Mangaldan as well as in New York where the family has resided for many years .
Marianing as he was fondly called by close friends and associates passed on Friday , December 30th , 2011 at Bellevue Hospital VNSNY Hospice , New York .
He was born in Mangaldan, Pangasinan , January 14 , 1915 to the late Bernabe de Aquino , Mangaldan's first Provincial Governor of Pangasinan and Josefa Lopez . After graduating in high school from Ateneo de Manila in 1932 , he pursued a medical degree from the University of Santo Tomas in Manila . He was called to military duty in 1941 and in 1942 he was promoted to the rank of Captain under the command of General MacArthur . He served in the USAFFE until 1943 .
After the war , he briefly practiced medicine in his hometown of Mangaldan . He decided to further pursue a career in law and he passed the bar exam in 1954 . He , then partnered with the late Atty . Macario Ydia in their law practice . He was a legal counsel for the Rural Bank of Mangaldan and the Mangaldan Electric Company.
Taking an interest in agribusiness , he ventured in poultry-raising and discovered the value of organic feeds .
He was very involved in the St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in Mangaldan and the Archdocese of Lingayen-Dagupan. He was active in the parish , particularly in the Cursillos in Christianity movement . He was also a member of the Parish Pastoral Council .
Dr . Aquino was also actively involved in the political scene in Mangaldan and became a political strategist of the late Macario Ydia during his election campaign and tenure as mayor of Mangaldan .
His social -civic- minded activities included his participation in town fiestas , where he demonstrated his interests in music , dance , the arts ( specially dramas ) and sports development . Later in life , when his family emigrated to the USA , he discovered a passion for fishing and a love for ballroom dancing .
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Purificacion Francia from Camiling , Tarlac , whom he met while serving in the military for she , too was a nurse in a military hospital , and their ten children , namely , Josephine , Cynthia , Salvador , Arturo , Carlos , Victoria , Napoleon , Abraham , Francisco , and Mariano Jr. and their spouses and their children . He is also survived by his sister Luz Medina of Paranaque City , Philippines .
Information provided by Joey Tumaneng
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Let us remember in our prayers our dear Dr . Mariano Aquino , who , even in his late years still showed his love and interest for his old hometown , Mangaldan . He was a strong proponent in the establishment of the First Grand Reunion of the Mangaldan International Organization which became a successful venture of Mangaldanians abroad .
We , Mangaldanians of Vancouver , B.C. wish to convey our heartfelt condolence to the family of the late Dr . Mariano Aquino , specially his wife , Purificion and their children and their families . Our prayers are with you ..
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