1992~1993

PRESIDENTIALAWARDS

FOR

FILIPINOS AND .

PRWATE ORG TIONS

.OVERSEAS

Heroes Hall, Malacaiiang17 December 1993

Department ofForeign Affairs .

Commission on Filipinos OverseaS

CONTENTS

Philippine Cultural Organization ofSaarland. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 9

World Bank / IFC-IMF Filipino Association 10

Pagkakaisa Samahang Pilipino/Confederation of

Filipino Overseas Organization. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 12

Foundationfor Aid to the Philippines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 13

Books for the Barrios. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 15

Pag-Asa Group, Japan 16

"Salamat Po Kai" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 17

Covarrubias, Grace Fe N. ; 19

Evangelista, Jose L. 20

Filipino Ladies Association ofGuam (Flag) 21

Helbig, Aurea 22

Hernandez, Carmencita 23

MissionGlY Sisters of the Immaculate Concepcion 24

Paterno, Ramon AP 25

Tahanan (Diocesan Centerfor Filipino Migrants) 26

Seguritan, Reuben 27

Banatao, Diosdado P. 29

Carlota, Lupo T. 30

Castro-Kelly, Angelita. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 31

De Guzman, Rodolfo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 32

Meiiez, Ernani G 33

PaUs, Rosendo K. 34

The Philippines is your country,and the only country God has given you;that you must keep it for yourselves, foryour children and for your children'schildren until the world is no more. Youmust live for it and die for it ifnecessary.

-Quezon

MALACANAN PALACEMANILA

MESSAGE

Our country prides itself as a source of many of the industrializednations' talented and skilled manpower. We can proudly claim that wehave helped many great nations into pursuing their scientific, technical,and even manufacturing initiatives because our human resources haveunselfishly stood by them in pursuit of their vision of growth and develop­ment. For this reason, our country should stand proud and mighty as wenow lay claim to our own dreams of a prosperous, peaceful and productivenation, as envisioned in "PHILIPPINES 2000!!!".

As we celebrate the "Month of Overseas Filipinos" this December, letus all be reminded of our individual greatness which, if put together, canmuster the collective strength needed to seek our destiny. Let us moveonwards with the greatest confidence in our capabilities, united in visionand eqUipped with a firm determination to succeed in purSUing our dreamsfor the future generations of Filipinos.

Sa lahat ng ating mga kababayan sa ibayong dagat, isang malugodna pagbati.

MABUHAYI

Department of Foreign AffairsManila

MESSAGE

The nation currently stands at the crossroads of destiny. We arefaced with the challenge of putting our acts together as a nation ofcommon dreams and aspirations, and more importantly, as a citizenrywith a purpose in life.

In recent times, we have coined the phrase "economic diplomacy" tofind essence in diplomacy as it relates to providing a better tomorrow forthe future generations of Filipinos. This, however, will find no meaning inthe absence of appreciation on the part of our countrymen overseas.

With this new thrust by our public servants in the field of foreigndiplomacy, we have taken interest and faith in the ability of our "newheroes" to respond to the challenges that confront us as a nation. And withthis faith comes the belief that "masters" and "servants" can becomepartners to build a better future for this nation and for the world.

To my countrymen abroad, you have done well in your professionalpursuits. I am confident that you will do even better, united and deter­mined, to serve as our partners in the quest for a better future for allFilipinos.

My warmest greetings to all Filipinos overseas on the occasion of thecelebration of the "Month of Overseas Filipinos".

f}JJjfROBERTO R. ROMULO

Secretary of Foreign airsand

Chairman, Commission Filipinos Overseas--------

COMMISSION ON FILIPINOS OVERSEAS:A PROFILE.

on potential projects for implementation. Likewise,the system serves as a vital tool in assessing theimpact of the Commission's services and programs.

Computerized Data Banking Services. The CFOhas initiated the establishment of a computerizeddata banking system on the following:• Profile of Filipinos overseas

In view of the need to enhance public awarenessand understanding of the issues entrenched ininternational migration, the CFO also conductsinformation campaigns in various parts of the country,in joint coordination with government agencies andnon-government organizations.Clientele Feedback System. The CFO has institu­

tionalized a feedback system which involves theprovision of forms to be accomplished by the immi­grants and mailed back to CFO, two weeks to threemonths after arrival in the host country. Informationretrieved through the system is analyzed to deter­mine problem areas and to gather recommendations

The Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) isan agency that is tasked to promote the welfareand interests of Filipinos overseas. It was createdon 16 June 1980 by virtue of Batas Pambansabig. 79. In line with its mandate, the CFO conductsthe following activities:

Orientation Seminar." Conducted for departi''1g The infoFmation~package includes:immigrants,' the seminar focuses on Iivir1~ and. *._ Migrant Information Kit. Contains a checklist ofsocial conditions of the' host countries, imrhigra- travel and settlemen,- tips and addresses oftion policies, social s~c.urity and, employment; Philippine Embassies and Consulates.concerns, rights of immiwants and other·matters . * Comics Magazine. A publication distributed inof interest to them. the provinces Which highlights migration issues.

yiJ' ." _ ~The "Filipino mmigrant". A quarterly newsletterGuidance and Cou~seling.. ~es>igned to r~~~ond Containjng1:ievelo~ment news in the Philippinesto the guidance and mformatlon needs of FlhpmQs ;....~ and Jea 'ute articles that are of great interest tomigrating as fiancees or spo.uses of foreign. n --Filipinos overseas.tionals, the CFO conducts gUidance and service * Brochures onCFO's Special Programs. Seasonalwhich include information assistance, inv~ntory and' "publications of the CFO which are used asfollow-up service. Ultimately, the guidance servic~s promotional tools for its various projects.are envisioned to provide the counselee WIthinformation relative to cultural differences, their rightsas financees/spouses of foreigners, available sup­port and welfare services in other countries andother information relevant to their needs.

Public Assistance and Information Program. TheCFO has institutionalized a system of public assis­tance and information to afford a more personalized

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. './ rl ....• sistance/Seivices. .Pre-Departure Registration. Inhe ent to its' m~':l.:.....::.~": .

date,. ~h~ CFO is ~asked to estab ish ~da~a-bank , To <?Omplement th servicef provided by the CFO, aon Filipmos leavmg the country as Imm.lgra~ts.. , package of information materials has been devel­Towards this end, the CFO conducts the reglstratlOl) oped and is being distributed among the CFO's var-of all pre-departing Filiptno immigrants. , ied clientele.' _.., .

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* Directory of Filipino associations abroad* Feedback results* Profile of Filipino fiancees and spouses of for­

eign national~.

Research Projects. In aid of policy review andformulation, the CFO undertakes research studieson areas relevant to migration and on issues affectingFilipinos abroad. The regular studies basically revolvearound the areas of migration policies, trends andpatterns; inter-marriages; country profiles; availablewelfare services for migrants abroad; and travel andsettlement tips.

Lakbay-Aral. This is a short-term summer course onPhilippine Studies conducted by the CFO for childrenof Filipino immigrants, with the end-in-view of provid­ing them with the opportunities to experience Philip­pine culture and discover their historical past. Theprogram consists of an academic component and anon-academic component, highlighted by field trips

Pre-departure Registration ofEmigrants

CFO Counselor conducting counseling for fiancees!spouses offoreign nationals

and observation tours to historical and scenic spotsof the country.

Ungkodsa Kapwa Pilipino (LINKAPIL). The L1NKAPILis a program developed by the CFO with the aim ofevolving a partnership between Filipinos overseasand in the homeland, in pursuit of development ef­forts for the country. The program seeks to provide amechanism by which financial and/or technical con­tributions from Filipinos overseas can be channelledto their less-privileged compatriots in the homeland.

Projects identified for the L1NKAPIL include:* Small-scale industries and agri-business projects* Infrastructure development projects (deep wells,

rural health centers)* Educational-related activities (donation of leaming

aids, scholarships)* Health-related activities (donation of medicines or

medical equipment, operation of the day care cen­ters, and supplemental feeding)

Assistance-to-Nationals. The CFO has been recentlytasked to help develop and implement policies toaddress the concems, welfare needs and generalinterest of all overseas Filipinos.

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AWARDING CEREMONIES FORFILIPINOS & PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS

OVERSEASHEROES HAll, MAlACANANGDECEMBER 17,1993,11:00 A.M.

I. NATIONAL ANTIIEM

II. INVOCATION MSGR ROBERTO ESPENILLA

III. OPENING REMARKS HON. FEDERICO M. MACARANASUndersecretary, DFA

IV. PRESENTATION OF HON. ROBERI'O R ROMULO"BLUEPRINT FOR Secretary, DFAPARTNERSHIP"(An Output ofthe"Dialogues for Partnership"Participants)

V. PRESENTATION OF H.E. PRESIDENT FIDELV. RAMOSPLAQUES TO AWARDEES Assisted by Sec. Roberto Romulo

VI. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT CARMENCITA HERNANDEZAND RESPONSE FROM AwardeeA\VARDEES

VII. MESSAGE H. E. PRESIDENT FIDELV. RAMOS

M. C.: PEDRO O. CHANOIC, CFO

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For the members of this association,the show must go on for the sake of themotherland ... for the future of theircountrymen.

port various projects in the Philippines.The Cultural Organization ofSaarland hassent donations amounting to aboutP400,OOO.OO to the country benefittingcancer patients, school children, leper pa­tients, calamity victims, and thecommunity's underprivileged.

In showcasing the Filipino talent andits heritage, the Philippine CulturalOrganization of Saarland has opened thefloodgates of goodwill through music anddances. Much have returned to the countryin terms of benefits for the less privileged.

arious livelihood projects in theNorthern Luzon area are also be­ing supported by the organizationin cooperation with the NationalEconomic and Development Au­thority. These projects includedriftnet fishing in Sta. Rita West(Aringay, La Union), community

grocery store in Bgy. Raois (Sto. Tomas,La Union), tinapa production in Bonuan(Binloc, Dagupan City), goat raising projectin Nampoongan (Sto. Tomas, La Union),foot driven thresher in Ambalite (Pugo, LaUnion), goat dispersal in Libtong (Tagudin,!locos Sur), and small fishing project inCabaruan (Sto. Tomas, La Union).

Totally distinct from their professionalpursuits as medical workers in thecompetitive world of German health system,six ladies boldly pursued the establishmentof the Philippine Cultural Organization inSaarland in 1985.

As health workers, the founders ofthis organization only knew too well whatloneliness and isolation can do to Filipinosseparated from their loved ones and fromtheir country. Thus, aside from assistingdoctors in operating rooms, theorganization's founders stretched theirinvolvement to the promotion of the well­being of the Filipino community. Togetherwith their German husbands, these sixFilipiI\as constituted the beginnings of anassociation which made a distinct mark,not only in the Filipino-German community,but moreso, in the hearts of Filipinos theyhave touched with their dedication andcommitment.

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Beyond their rigorous work sched­ules, members of this association trans­formed themselves as ambassadors-of­goodwill and promoters of the Philippineheritage. Using their skills and talents,the members of-this association shared withth'e German community, through songs anddances, a different picture of the Filipinopeople - as a source of rich and indig­enous culture.

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W~RLD BANK/IFC·IMFFILIPINOASSOCIATIONWASHINGTON, D.C., USA

Longdistance

fellowshipwith

Filipinos

It began as an informal group of Filipinoemployees of the World Bank sharing ideas andfeelings over "brown bag" lunches. Sanctionedas a staff organization in 1981, it soon attractedother Filipino employees from the IMF and theIFC to its roster of members. From such innocu­ous beginnings, the World BankJIFC-IMF Fili­pino Association now stands united in the fulfill­ment of its vision.

oday, while serving its pri­mary purpose as a channelof communication amongFilipino staffmembers ofthe World Bank, theIFC, and the IMF onmatters affecting theinterests of Filipino

nationals, this association is fastgaining recognition for itsinvolvement in communityprojects, the end result of whichare often translated into projectsfor fellow Filipinos in the homecountry.

Funding, raised from community projects,amounting to about US$ 82,100, were channeledto aid the following activities in the homeland:

• Relief efforts for calamity victims (ty­phoons, Mayon and Pinatubo eruptions,earthquakes);

• Philippine charities (cultural minorityTB patients in Bicol, Pediatric ward ofMontelibano Hospital in Negros, Phil­ippine General Hospital, Philippine LungCenter, J.P. Rizal National Medical

Center, Southeast Asian Institute forthe Deaf, Philippine Lung Center, Phil­ippine Medical Association mission toSorsogon, DSWD for the victims of childprostitution, University of San JoseRecoletos, Santo Nino Church inTacloban, Youth Rehabilitation andTraining Cl'lnter); and

• Educational programs (Don BoscoSchool Youth scholarship).

Other activities of theorganization are directed to­ward enhancing Philippineculture and heritage, as wellas raising the consciousnessof overseas Filipinos on Phil­ippine issues and concerns.The World BanklIFC-IMF hassponsored a number of culturalactivities featuring Filipino

artists in music, dance andtheatre; and art exhibits fea­

turing Philippine painters and pho­tographers.

The Association could also be credited forinitiating various fora and symposia, wherePhilippine Embassy and visiting government of­ficials, business and civic leaders were invited toupdate the community on Philippine affairs. Italso worked with the Philippine Embassy for theenhancement of procedures affecting expatriateFilipino nationals, such as those related to filingof income tax returns and exit visas.

Indeed, what originated from "brown bag"lunches seem to have become lasting relationships.

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Pagkakaisa ng Samahang Pilipino/CONFEDERATION OF

FILIPINO OVERSEAS ORGANIZATIONLONDON, UNITED KINGDOM

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• Absentee-voting mechanism for Filipi­nos overseas; and

• Educational and cultural exchangesthrough-local and homeland linkages.

leadership training/organizationalmeeting in Madrid in 1984 served as abackdrop for the creation of theConfederation of Filipino 'vers sOrganization (COFOO).

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I On the international front, COFOO, throughTwenty del~gates from variolls Filipino its member- organizations, was able to work forclubs and(orga~ationsacro~Europe_ the grariting of amnesty for some 200,000 illegal

have sought to. nite the\r efforts to promote Filip~no immigrants in France, Italy, and Spain.overseas Filipino ~nterests One dfthese groups, It ~ampaigned to seek balanced coverage of thethe London-baseQ,uPagkajs.aisi' ng Sama~~mg IPhilippines by British medi~, and or.ganised thePilipino", took the cudgets' of leadership for the'-'Anglo-Philippine Association for Real Together-umbrella organizatfun;....-...(~.f . ~ ness (APART) to addres~ theconc~rnsof couples

/ (T'I.,.. .., J J in 1111 ermarriages. .- \Together thes~ Filipin groups in France, \; :." \

Belgium, Spaid, Wes~German, United'Kirlgdom,)\ COFOO has als(r-hi\mched~im4organizedScandinavia and'" S{'itze land began \their he Philip'pine Disaster Fund w>liic includes aninvolvemen to_pr'(ffuote nd I\rotect jthe ell- d cati, pnd fo· the o~ns of h I Dona Pazbeing of Filipinos, promote he\Fibpin culture, trage<l~ f; paigns were als miti~ted to sup­as well as inculcat~ love of and r nd' ~ssistance port ca1'a(n'ty victims by Jcbntributmg to theto the motherland·.

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The COFOO is the'first ~o that actively . hej willingness of ta Iio'ps gro ps to becampaigned to sto~ unjust d~portatlOrl f thou- s I sumed in dnlumbrella o~gan'zatio has givensands of Filipinos from the Un't~dKingd~b. By the COFpO a lPowerfulv it e... one that will.organizing mass ~~monstrati n~, mee ings and ho\ efull)f be e rd throug 0' t the vyorld, pro-'press conferences, jCOrOO was kble to dtum up mo ing t e c u~es of overse s Fi ipinds.interests on varyipg lSsues Jff~cting Fillipino .both in the Philipp nes and ov rbeas, s ch as:

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FOUNDATION FOR AIDTo THE PHILIPPINES, INC.MARYLAND, USA

Alliance in theface of challenges

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harness resources for livelihood, relief, anddevelopment projects;

Extended continued funding support to vari­ous agricultural, cooperative, health, andeducational projects in various less-privilegedcommunities;

• Provided alternative sources of income andlivelihood to disaster victims;

The Foundation for Aid to the Philippines,Inc. (FAPI) believes that Filipinos can helpthemselves ... that .Fili"pinos can be more pro­ductive if given the chance to prove themselves.

• Mobilized volunteer health groups in thePhilippines through financial assistance anddonations of technical equipment for healthcare;

Mobilized the Filipino-American communitiesand various international funding sources to

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With a vision of self-help for Filipinos in .the motherland, FAPI was organized exclusively • Estabhshed a s stem for continued flow offor charitable and educational purposes. It also educat'I?~~~S:9, ces and tools to service theaims to inculcate awareness and appreciation human ~~~: }:i~ffe;jfJ¥~t~'P~pntl..(teqs ofvariousA • . '1'." h P ., .... , ~.../.);..l~,

among Filipinos oftheir strengths and capabilities com.~~ft.lP1~~m: e.cou"n~[.y<~ ,7"7,.r.so that these may be harnessed to develop ..,..f:b.•.i;';',!::' _'.. '.' ,'. ~.' .: .'" . ·~~·':.'t?.f'resources. ,.:i ~:.•):: ;,.( l:'Q'ssistance' 9f"F.APl'n 011'15t6' y helped

...,,_±t"~•• <a. .... .. ~ "'lZ"'... -~ 1' 1 .t i;li'\., .;7~~,~~·,.tI;an~fqrm the' lives, of \many ,l~ , ::.p'?Jf~eged

, p: non-.profit org~~iz.ation, FAPI has s '~~rp~i!1p~S -:-. o~~ring ~ope ~~e~~ ~~~r~i>~g. al­tematlcally. mvolved Flhpmo Americans in th ;rmost . ~.e none. ~q C?pp,o~t~mtl~s, ~~er_ ,~~~task ~f natlOn-buildin~. In exemplifying partA"rta,~e?een.searc~l~~. , . • . ~~~~tlnershlp and cooperatlOn, FAPI mobilized tll :~, ',. -. ~ - ::.; ", .. , ~,,.. .' ':'. :'.·~·~o"~gnayan".to serve as its partner in the P ilik~<. . ~PI s,.rQ)1'~. ~~\~~~~nel of altryi~,~.rt~~.pmes. ThIS assured the beneficiaries of ':H _ .~I~ta~q~:" ". !p~no exp,~tr,u~t~.:~!'::tha.t susta~nability of projects will be a g ;, :. ~ , .. e:npl~~S:':1 , ':' ~l~y can ,be t~a.n~fQ~~whIle serVIce for others, a mission. With v "',~ ....: ... af! ~ to,q,i: fPr :~e~~loPIJlent and. ~oe1eteers, both in the US and in the Philip ~y'~'.~,'J '. ~mpo~erni~ri,t .. It typifi~s.the.es f4yalsacrificing ~heir time and ~ffort, FAPI was Mi . \ '. ~ ~ngr~dIent In all de.~e.l~p-!llent·~ • ::.'~k­to .a.cco~phsh the followmg activities in the ,; .~'. f~gs - a ~utpose'll~ l~~e,·ail.(r ",?r~~Phlhppmes: ~~:'} .' )~oz:.tant~y, \lmt~ to :r~a.h~e,th Are~~lf

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Books for the BarriosCALIFORNIA, USA

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Members of the Books for the Barrios $d~kin a donated warehouse in California, stui~ngbooks inbanana and apple boxes for shipmeritto . Aside from distributing books,··th~~136~i€i;-bYthe Philipt>tnes. Some of the shipmellts nl.ade forthe Barrio has also shipped medicals\lppli~()'i\'­by the Booksforthe Barrios include the f()l1ow~n.g: . and clothing to survivors of cyclones, eatt~qti#1{ii§~••j·r

'»> ' ,.,.,... · '>and eruptions that have plagueclth~~911ntry<h

• tht.e~.)O-fD.containersof··bo()ksaIld .has also shipped US$100,ooo\\,orW9{tne4ig'educa;tionalmat~rialsfor theCliildren's .and medical equipment forcalarnityvic'~i'

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ea,122&a:ses (194,800 pounds) of books toMost books given to the Philippines are i<,the provinces of Masbate, Surigao del

donations of school districts in the U.S., through > > Norte, Ilc:lilo, Cagayan,de Oro, Tawi-Tawi,linkages established by the organization witll'>- "Pampanga and Leyte; ,

~~a~;:r:is~i~~~~:t~d t~:::so::~~m;~Jp~:~c:JJilj> '.~i59pallets 'of books to public el~~entaryviduals, local government units, and civic' .... >schools in Mlltnog(SorsogoIiti~~tanesorganizations for the distribution of contain.ers«thru theAcacia..:Foundatiotf),$#rig~o·.. ' .'of books to the provinces of Masbate, Iloilo, Bohol, ...(thruSCLA),Gagayan (tht1.l:E~DAh>Tawi-tawi, Pampanga, Bulacan, Leyte, Samar, ...••..• (Jebu, Dolores IEastern SarrtkT),;)Kal1H~'c)Sorsogon, Cagayan, Cebu, Eastern Samar,>~nd "(thrul(aliboRotary Club); and:;,::;' ,'\'"Aklan.,

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.Shaping young minds ... .Spreading g6ddU1ill...

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PAG-ASA GROUPTOKYO, JAPAN

As a manifestation of its sincere desire tocontinuously help the street children of the Phil­ippines, it has even established a chapter in

From 1982 to the present school year, Pag­asa has provided varying forms of support to15,307 street children and underprivileged stu­dents, as well as three (3) vocational and techni­cal centers for education.

Manila, which is headed by a regent of theUniversity of the Philippines.

Through its concern and activities, Pag­asa alters young Filipino lives and provides opti­mism for a brighter future... for beyond thedarkened streets where they aimlessiy rove is abrightly lit tomorrow. -

With the help that Pag-asa offers, thou­sands of beneficiaries have their hopes raised ­giving them confidence in their individual questfor growth and advancement in the society. Byliving up to its name, Pag-asa not only realizesits purpose, but its significance to society.

rganized in October 1989, it boasts of1,983 members, mostly Japanesehousewives who were former Manila

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residents. The group's current presi-dent is Mrs. Masako Sumiya, the wifeof the foriller Japanese Ambassadorto the Philippines.

Believing in eq-qalizing the opportunItiesfor education, Pag-asa has consistently channelledfinancial and technical assistance to elementary,vocational and training centers. Its major part­ner in the Philippines includes the EducationResearch and Assistance (ERDA) Foundation.

This quotation from Grayson Kirk has ba­sically been the foundation for many of the un­dertaking of "Pag-asa", a Japanese organizationwhose main objectiy~ is to support and educatethe street children of Manila.

"The most important function of educationat any level is to develop the personality of theindividual and the significance ofhis life to him­self and to others. This is the basic architect oflife; the rest is ornamentation and decoration ofthe structure."

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In supporting the education of poor but deserving students of thecountry, the Philippines has found a partner in the Salamat-Po Kai in

the development of its manpower resources.

"Maraming salamat po", the Tagalog words for thankyou very much, is a familiar phrase to members of this

Japanese organization who contribute to the education ofFilipino children.

POKAI

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alamat-Po Kai (Philipine-Japan ScholarshipFoundation) was established with the intention ofsharing its resources to Filipino children who shouldnot be deprived of their right to an educationbecause of financial limitations. It is an associa­tion composed of Japanese sponsors who wish tohelp in the education of Filipino children. Itsmain objective is to support the schooling of qualified

and deserving Filipino students who are unable to go to school dueto financial difficulties.

Beneficiaries of the Salamat-Po Kai have their sponsors in theorganization, who are called foster parents. The relationshipbetween the beneficiaries and foster parents goes beyond sendingreport cards and providing finances. Letters to each other usuallypave the way for the development of friendship and affection.

Salamat-Po Kai has been in existence for 10 years, supportingscholars from different regions in the Philippines. Starting with only40 sponsors in 1982, Salamat-Po Kai has grown up to 1,227 sponsors in1992. The group prides itself in having 1,106 scholars for academicyear 1992.

SALAMATTOKYO, JAPAN

Education is apriceless.Jglft

On behalf of the Filipino children,maraming maraming salamat po.

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Grace Fe N. Covarrubias(PPSTHUMOUS)

JABRIYA, KUWAIT

. Filipinost~,~rovide themwit~~i6t~es and otherbasico riecessihes.' Throughh.e~,}efforts, theorganization"lias raised .. fu:na~,j;b'provide sup­port to Filipiho workers who bet~llle physicallyor mentally disabled andto thedecehsed workers'bereaved families or relatives; <:;·She has alsospearheaded,'varioti;sociallicti~itI'eshighlight­ing Filipino talents and ingenuity;'

At tlleEhilippine·Embas&y hiKuwaif,GraceFe N. Co~a~i~blas, aFilipiri()nui~e,\v$.spreoc­cupied with,c1J:i£~nd~rig to the needs:"~f strandedFilipino work'ers.:Itwasa tirile·ofwa~.

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n her capacit~as pre~ident of the FilipinoLadies Assod,aHon in :Kuwait ExecutiveBoard (FLASSTK);she.:established a Hos­pital Coordinating . Committee withrepresentatives fr·om· ~arious health c~ecenters in Kuwait to ensure proper utiliza­tion ofhealth services; and a Welfare Referral

Committee which conducted regular visits to jailed

Amidst:.theturm:oil, she was a comfortingpresence.. MS:;C()v?~tubias'releritie~slyinter­ceded withsdifferent hospitals to admit '. thoseneeding iIrim:'ediate.attentioIi:,·· Unable to· trans­port those~KQ'f~qfuredin~dicalcare,she brought Ms. Covarrubias, a registerednurse in themedical alid:'Ra~8':!fi~dicalvolunteer groups to the Philippines:ilida nativeofZamboabga City, leftfirst aid t¢nf~t:~;~fo'bting,a's~istance closer to fOf KuwaitiIii979towQI'k asa;sf~ffnursewiththose affe( . '~·'.ta.y~aggs;9fi"'ar; the Psychplogl¢~i'Me<liCineI-I().~pf~alunder the

~ir.){,/'.... ... ,.. . Miriistry 0fguplic,HeaJtli: .1I~f,ge:rvicesat the:""":t~P}p'~~~m-eI,1r~~llelpi.ng"{·Minist~Yi;~:§4te~~,ri:YJJt~1W~~~,~~~o~asappointed'W:(is'.I1oth~l,t~:d\towat,times. by t4e::Qfffc~~~P'fs.th:e~;fim'eMm!st¢l; as a special

::i~u.~_coordinating'Mith:the.:Office··of the:UH)'f!>r&Atta':'" ·give':h the "p'ij'sitio'il"ofGliIiicaLln:strlIctor, a posi-

I.: . f§"I:o.,~ .....$:.,:..\;,: ". ,0 ....,. '~,.•~"'..". ~'. :"~' ::0;" :'~ 'C. -;, '~," • .., -:).~'"f~:'i'i '£ft,. : _.c:-", ',.~: _';'}" :~ .. ' •.... ,.l': :'£1~'qf.\·'~~

che and Welf~i,~y:qffice!;6fthePhilippiIie RIil;;;, ."tion!·seldom a~afg.ed:-to.fof~igrr~t~: because thebassy in rK~~a:i~~'o~:rtlat.ters pertainihg:~to 'the' job demands t~~~~bility'£o~':~;P~~~F. the Arabicplight of FllipinoWO'rkers. ..~ language. M~:CQv~tr'uQiaswas oile of the very

. . .,' "..,- '-~.'00':;">''''~'''·'·~'· ~ ... ~.c··' '", .

few foreignex~c;i~·,Kuwait to have passed the...•. ,1\ ....".. .. .

Clinical Teal;IUrigCoW's~ofthe Ministry ofPublic'Health. <p~,~<~s .. ,,·,"· .

Ms. Coifari::ulJiasrecently passed away. ThePhilippines has lost a "Nightingale". But shewill always be remembered by the many overseasFilipinos whose lives she has touched ... andwounds she has healed.

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smg activi­p ngueiio of

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mpanga;

or the upgradinger in San Fernando,

,GELISTA

earheaded efforts that raised $60,000for various disaster relief funds in thePhilippines; and

Provided resourc .ofthe nutritionPampanga;

• Donates $500 - $1,000 every year tothe governor's scholarship program inPampanga.

• ,000 to the UST Foundationessorial chairs;

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e indefatigableanifested signs of

ng his early years inished student, with a

rels and leadership ex-

Donated the first ambulance ofCandPampanga;

Highlights of his contributions include:

For his benevolent undertakings, Dr.Realizing that he has a duty and Evangelista was given the Archbishop Medallion

. ment to his (ellow Filipinos, Dr. Evangelista Award and the Outstanding Pampangueiio awardres and implements a continuing civic pro- for his philanthropic and humanitarian services.

r to help less developed communities in thellippines.

A doctor of the heart

>ii1lrte!i-4~IlA4~l-"''fEeso for the~~~l.QJlUl£,.¥8rl1ffi!S churches in

Candaba and Cuayan Bugtung,Pampanga, and Guruyan, Sorsogon;

A summa cu ude graduate, he earnedhis bachelor's degr e in zoology in 1962 at theUniversity of Sto. s. In 1968, he acquiredhis degree in medi

Jose L. Evangelist ,physician and civic leadwhat he was to becomelife. He was an accolong list of academic aperiences.

It has been said that "togiven, much is expected ...."

MICHIGAN, U.S.A.

JOSE L.

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FILIPINO LADIES

ASSOCIATION OF GUAMAGANA,GUAM

WomenTo expand its clout and

network as a social institution,it has aligned itself with two(2) international women'sorganizations based in mainlandU.S.A. These partnerships havetransformed FLAG into a po­tent force advocating cooperationand unity to achieve develop­ment.

It has also established partnerships with othergroups that share a mutual commitment to pre­serve and promote Filipino culture among thecommunity in Guam.

power

o date, the FilipinoLadies Association ofGuam or FLAG is theonly Filipino women'sorganization in Guam.It has actively partici­pated in socio-civic ac­tivities in the

An all women's group started in 1962 acrusade to foster unity and closer relations amongthe Filipino community, preserve its traditionsand culture, and conserve the bonds offriendshipwith the people of Guam.

community, which included beautification andinfrastructure projects. It has contributed inthe improvement of the lives of many communitymembers, particularly the sick and the needy.Yearly donations are channelled to the AmericanRed Cross, American Cancer Societies, KundiranaGuam Charity Association, and numerouscharities i~ the Philippines (Sto. Nino in Leyte,San Jose Seminary of Palawan, Archdiocese ofTuguegarao). Medical equipment are also givento hospitals in Guam and the Philippines.

Some of its contributions include the fol­lowing:

• $18,000 in donation to various disasterrelief funds in the Philippines;

• Donated $56,050-worth of medicalequipment to the Guam Memorial Hos­pital, thereby providing health and.medical services for the Filipinocommunity; and

The FLAG has a continuous scholarshipassistance program at the University of Guamwhich has produced some of the island's promi­nent leaders.

Going beyond assisting the impoverished,FLAG has also actively pursued cultural pro­grams which highlighted the Filipino heritage.

• Donated funds for the construction ofrecreational centers in Guam.

Living up to the inherent message of thePhilippine flag, this organization has given peoplea chance to find peace, harmony, and purity intheir aspirations.

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Aurea G. HelbigBAVARIA, GERMANY

"Big things come in small packages." Thisstatement best describes this petite" andcourageous woman who finds fulfillment in tak­ing pride in her heritage and happiness in helpingothers.

1985, Mrs. Helbig was am' c ntributor. the successful conduct ofthe a hilippineummer, dubbed as the bigg pre ntation ofhilippine culture abroad. .ot ithstanding the

cost of showcasing the Fi . culture abroad,Mrs. Helbig took pains in ri 'J g the Philippines'"jeepneys", "karetelas" rar ~ , "kulintangs", andother indigenous Fi ... ' 0 to s and instrumentsabroad. Throug thO s exhibit, the Filipinocommunity of B ar a as made it known to theEuropeans th . Fili no culture has precededmany of the £~p isti ted cultures of today.

se or accomplishments have given, or a " eeper and more sustained desir

onding affair

the Philippin'es

on the p of Mrs. Helbig to help, not only hercommu t, but her home country as well. Inpartner . with her husband, Dr. Alfred Helbig,she s t funding for many development,.cultu 1; d livelihood projects in the Philippines.Mor rominent among the projects she supported

Cebu Upland Project and the constructione Museo de Oro.

rs. Helbig has been a major force behindan of'the "firsts" in the Filipino community inrmany. Secure in her Filipino heritage, she

r adily faces indomitable odds to uphold the in­t rests of her country and her countrymen.

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Carmencita R. HernandezONTARIO, CANADA

s of battered women,, and professionals;

networks forian women, and devel-

ez continues to be a voice forilipinos overseas, resonant

and equality.

. .

powerlng women

Spearh aed the. conduct of fora andtations aimed at identifying and

b . aking down" the b~rriers that in-.Ilbit Filipino immigrants from prac­.cing their trades and professions;

ublished various employment-relatedarticles for the "Coalition of MinorityWomen", a rich source of i~formationn education and training; and

• onsible for facilitating cash dona-tio amounting to $75,000.00 fromToronto to support the PhilippineErne ency Relief Fund.

Ms. Hernathe disad,:antagein its quest for justi

Carmencita R. Harntant and an advocate.

Her involvement with the ad hoc COlfor Landed Status for Foreign Domesticexposed her to activities of other women'sThis involvement gave impetus to the foof the Coalition of Immigrant and VisibleWomen in Toronto, which, in three years,a national organization. Throug herrecommendation, a number of Filipino w men,mostly domestic workers, have received sc olar­ships from the Coalition to pursue higher uca­tion that qualified them for entry int theCanadian job market.

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MISSIONARY SISTERSOF THE

IMMACUlATE eONC ~CION

is e' ious group is involved in providing assistance andservices to many Filipinos who encounter immigr tionproblems in Japan. At the same time, it remains active inraising funds for scholarship grants for Filipino indi ntstudents.

Pope Pius in 904 named them the Missionary Sistens f theImmaculate Concepcion - a group of hardy sisters with a mis ion topropagate the faitH..among pagan nations. In spreading the faIth inJapan, they have somehow touched the lives of many Filipinos.

Its work with Filipinos in Japan include the conduct ofpersonai and telephone counseling for those encounering

problems ranging from marital and family conflicts, to medic andwork-related concerns. The sisters also raise funds which ar usedfor the repatriation of indigent Filipinos who have violated Ja aneseimmigration laws, and for the payment of medical expenses f thosewho become ill or incapacitated. Free food and she t r are alsoreadily available to Filipinos in distress and th, se w 0 need suchassistance in Japan.

---'7~-..:isters of the Immacula Concepcion worksords of God by their

em well.

In the Akabene District ofTokyo, an actiJve and lively communityof Filipinos exist. It is a community for ed by the sisters, incooperation with other members of the churc, , through initial gath­erings of illegally-staying Filipinos in Japan.

While the Mission is conducting its main a tivity in Japan, theMi il, nary Sisters of the Immaculate Concepcion' s also involved inactivit· es for Filipinos in the homeland. They H tve, among others,raised ds amounting to 1.2 million yen to finance a scholarship'program fl r 43 indigent Filipino students; and don ed 400 thousandyen to help lrl e iate the plight of the children of.

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Ramon A. P. "Paterno

Camp

The Philippinesis in the heart

These activities reflect the special nicheMr. Paterno has carved for the Philipines in hisheart - so special, indeed, that it somehow canbridge the distance.

that teaches .·pino culture, y ues and games.He also initiate and or ized a community­wide Rizal Dayan itKh Awards Day wherethe achievements or Filipino-American school­children are recognized.

VIRGINIA, U.S.A.

As Executive Director of the Philippine­American Support Committee for the Jaime V.Ongpin Institute of Business and Government(PASCO-JVOIBG-WDC Chapter), he played a keyrole in raising funds from US donor banks fordevelopment projects in the Philippines. A totalof US$44,OOO has been channeled as seed money

bbie andampaigned for the pas­sag of. n overseas voting rightslegisl io , and raised the level ofawareness and consciousness of theFilipino community on this vital issue.Uponinvitation of the Philippine Houseof Representative Committee Chair onSuffrage and Electoral Reforms, he

testified and provided significant comments onlegislative proposals on absentee voting.

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Reuben S. SeguritanNEW YORK, NEW YORK

Crusading lawyer

"

Many partnerships were borne out of thislawyer's crusade in the name of the Filipinocommunity... a crusade which bore results inthe name of justice and for the sake of equalrights among men of differing cultures.

political empowerment, and employment rights.He has consistently taken the cudgels againstdiscrimination and unfair legislations for Fili­pino-Americans, earning for himself an "activ­ist" status. In a country where such abound,Mr. Seguritan is one of the few who have takenthe stand in defense of ethnic minority, par­ticularly the Filipinos. He is among the more

vi-sible members of the Filipino­American community in New York.

He has made the protection of Fili­pino-American rights his missionand ultimate challenge in hisprofessional career.

Significant among Mr.Seguritan's accomplishments in

his civic pursuits incJude therepresentations he made on behalf of

Filipino professionals in the United Stateswho were being subjectedto unfair legislations.His voice in defense ofhis fellow Filipinos ech­oed through the halls ofthe White House wheremany discussions were

made to provide justice to thousands ofhardworking Filipino professionals in the UnitedStates.

As a lawyer, Mr. Seguritan is no strangerto the promotion of minority and civil rights,

A consistent vale- _dictorian from ele­mentary, Mr. Seguritancompleted his Bachelor'sdegree in Political Sci-ence and Bachelor of Laws at the University ofthe Philippines. Upon finishing his studies hetaught law and international politics in a Manilauniversity, and at the same time, helped organizea legal defense group called "Lumaban".

olitical empowerment is the answerto achieve anything we want forourselves in America ... to attain this,we have to learn to stop fighting witheach other and end our mindless so-cializing. We have to work to-gether and get involved in theimportant issues of the day...."

These words define the vision of Reuben S.Seguritan for the Filipino community inits quest for recognition and strengthas a people.

For individuals locked incultural and physical isolation,justice can be a distant dream.Mr. Seguritan's legal battlesin protecting Filipino immi­grant rights have made thesearch for justice no longera dream but a reality.

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-. lack "'of documentation. The"'organization also offers counseling andfinancial support to needy members of

the Filipino community.

Embassy. I t has, forexample, intervened forthe immediate releaseof Filipinos detained bypolice in Madrid,Alicante, and Malaga for

(] v

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Tahanan continues to pave the way fornetworkin~ and linkages among Filipinos in otherparts of Spain. Perhaps, someday, other Filipi­nos across the world may finally find unity in ahome they can truly call their own.

Tahanan has endeavored to remain linkedto the Philippines, especially in moments of need,by initiating fund-raising campaigns. It donatedfoodstuff, clothing, and other items for the calamityvictims ofMt. Pinatubo, the Ormoc disaster, andthe 1990 earthquake.

tl h d fv More t an provi ing a venue ore meetings, gatherings, and other functions,\~ Tahanan seeks to enhance cooperative and

brotherly spirit among the Filipino workers, I .. in Madrid and make them excellent examples

of community living. This objective has\; apparently worked as records of the Spanish

authorities show that Filipinos enjoy theprestige of being the most law-abiding among

the different local alien groups in the said~ountry.

ahomeaway

from home

ahanan came about ten years ago uponthe initiative of several private residentFilipinos, both lay and religious inMadrid, to provide legal, social, andcommunity building assistance toFilipino immigrants and workers inMadrid. It was later placed underthe auspices of the Diocesan Del­

egation for Migrant Workers in Madrid.

TAHANAN

Legal assistance is also providedby Tahanan to Filipinos. This serviceincludes legal advice in individual cases,either directly or by referral to the

Diocesan Delegation'slegal counselor to

the Philip­pine

Tahanan has actively collaborated withthe Diocesan Delegation for Migrant Workersand many other NGOs, in the campaign tofight for the rights of immigrant workers inSpain. This jQint ,effort resulted to the1990 "regularization process" appro-ye4 pythe Spanish government.

DIOCESAN CENTER FOR FILIPINO MIGRANTSMADRID, SPAIN

Leaving one's home to work in a foreigncountry gives one a sad-scary feeling. Knowingthat there is a "home" for Filipinos amidst thestrangeness, can somehow ease the feeling ofloneliness and uncertainty.

I

Diosdado P. Banatao

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Lupo T. CarlotaTENNESSEE, U.S.A

This graduate of medicine froUniversity of Santo Tomas in Manila asban exponent of modern scientific ac pu turresearch development education in t e iteStates over the past 20 years. He ha 0 unsishly shared his knowledge and skills in erscientific acupuncture, conducting seminar.workshops for doctors in various countri

r. Carlota is also the inventor of th MUltramatic, an advance prec ionmicro-sensitive instrument usedoctors in various countries t.agnosis and treatment of pai saother diseases. The Me' diRegulatory Acupuncture ( A)System of therapy, utilizing advamedical technology, was devel

based on a revolutionary postulate calle"bioplastic concept of healing", which Dr. Ca taauthored. For this work, he was invited (tfirst western-trained physician) as resource r­son to Beijing, Nanjing, and Shanghai to lecton the scientific theory and practical applicatiof the MRA in medicine. He also authored t e

In the the Philippines, Dr. Carlota headedribu edical missions to aid victims ofcalamity­

e ted Incidents. These missions showed hisc ve O involvement in delivering free medicalrvic s, providing medicines, and distributing

o and relief goods to indigent patients in the~ ted rural areas. During his term as Asso­

. tio ofPhilippine Physicians in America CAPPA)rsi ent, he supervised and directed donations

. 0 pital supplies and medical equipments toifferent hospitals in the Philippines. He

also instrumental in the awarding offellow­ip and scholarships to deserving physicians

r m he Philippines wishing to undertake postad ate studies in the U.S.

More and more people today in manyou tries are enjoying the therapeutic benefits

o m dern acupuncture which Dr. Carlota helpede elop. The world class contribution of Mr.

Iota in the field ofscientific acupuncture bringsectability and honor to the Philippines as

i native land, and to the Filipino doctors aller the world.

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Angelita A. Castro-Kelly

•

•

~woman with strong passion for e'xcellenceher etpertise is applied" to the early planning:

, . As MOM, she assumes leadership and.responsibility over the establishment of param-eters and definitions covering the requirements '" "for the command and control of space crafts. In Mrs. Castro-Kelly's various accoII).plishinelecognition ofher work on manned flight missions, have spoken well of the Philippines' potentithe astronauts of National Aeronautics and Space,Administration (NASA) awarded her the "Snoopy"award in 1991.

, . A summa cum laude graduate of theUnivesity of Sto. Tomas, Mrs. Castro-Kelly ex­tended her frontiers by pursuing graduate stud­ies in the field of Physics at the University of

; Maryland. She is currentli the Mission OperationManager (MOM) of the Earth 9bserving System(EO ), the centerpiece of NASA's "Mission toPlanet Earth" program. '"

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Ernani G. MenezWASHINGTON, D.C., U.S.A.

For Ernani G. M~nez, the world under the seas is a kingdom of abundance and a fountain oflife.

This gentleman's knowledge and expertise in seaweed culture has opened the doors forvarious scientific discoveries and advancements in the field of phycology. His monographs andarticles on seaweeds and seagrasses provided invaluable references to Filipino colleagues conductingresearches and studies, which are now widely used by many colleges and universities world-wide.

onceptualizing and formulating the strategies to imple­ment the first USA - Philippine Phycology Workshop in1984, he has brought into awareness the vast potentialsof the Philippines as a major source of euchemia, a kindof seaweed that can' be processed into a highly refinedcarrageenan which is used in food, cosmetics, textile andpharmaceutical manufacturing.

This chief botanist, who advocates the importance of plants inthe existence of human race, is also very much a Filipino at heart­full of concern in the sustenance and welfare of his home country.

, The advocate for the protection and conservation of the seanot confined himselfwithin the boundaries of the waters.

eing a curator of the Department of Botany of Museum~_.J.t:.i~;";"~o~~a;2·r.'u~r~a~'Y.Historyof the Smithsonian Institute, Dr. Menez is also a

senior adviser to the Philippine Science and Technology Council(STAC), providing relevant advice to the Philippine government onmatters relating to science and technology. More than that, he hasinvolved himself in socio-civic activities such as fund sourcing inaid of Filipino students and junior scientists. Dr. Menez wasresponsible for actualizing the participation of Filipino marinebotanists and other scientists in various research undertakings inthe United States.

Sharing his technical know-how with fellow scientists was amajor objective of Dr. Menez, but reaching out to ordinary fisherfolksto expand opportunities for their socio-economic upliftment, was an

ilr-;B~~:"",,_.......,~e:;v~e~_ln~more important goal. He knew that in order to succeed in hiscacy, he will have to coordinate closely with local government

. es. Activities ofDr. Menez include coordinativeives to ensure that the detrimental fishing

md no place in our sensitive environment.

Guar 1

theKingdomPlantae

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Rodolfo de GuzmanGENEVA, SWITZERlAND

Follow that shooting star

From Manila to Geneva, Dr. Rodolfo deGuzman shows that indeed, the Filipino can!

Dr. de Guzman is the Director for theTechnical Cooperation at the World MeteorologicalOrganization (WMO) and Special Assistant tothe Secretary General. This appointment, achievedafter 10 years of ser-vice with the WMO,puts him in theenviable position as thehighest-ranking Fili­pino in an interna­tional organization andspecialized agency ofthe United Nations in Geneva.

A consistent honor student, De Guzmangraduated in Physics and Meteorology from theUniversity of the Philippines, and completed hisMasters and Doctorate degrees in Metereologyfrom the University of Reading in London. Hisactivities in London were not limited to scholas­tic pursuits, as he also involved himself in projectsof the Filipino community,and served as presi­dent of the Filipino Association in the UnitedKingdom.

The knowledge and exposure he acquiredin London served him well in his work with thePhilippine Government - at the Philippine At­mospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical ServicesAdministration (PAG-ASA), and then later on asAssociate Professor and Department Chairmanof Meteorology and Oceanography at theUniversity of the Philippines.

n his current position as Director for Tech­nical Cooperation, he provides overall sup­port to the Secretary-General over a broadrange of activities. He initiates and under­takes planning, organization, direction andcontrol of relevant activities. He has alsobeen closely involved with providing nationalmeteorological and hydrological support

services for theprotection of livesand property,maintenance ofenvironmental qual-ity and contributionto socio-economic

development.

By his distinguished career, he hascontributed in establishing a noteworthyreputation for the Filipino scientist. This hasprovided benefits to the Philippines, as well. Hehas consistently supported the granting of offi­cial assistance to the Philippines from the WMOand other international and bilateral sources,including the training of Filipino meteorologists.Dr. de Guzman also finds time to share his ex­pertise and experiences through the conduct oftraining courses for meteorologicalprofessionalsin the Philippines.

As Dr. de Guzman's star continues to risein the international arena, the country finds hopein its quest for a rightful place in the communicyof nations.

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Rosendo K. PalisYANGON, MYANMAR

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searches have undoubte n birthto new i as in agronomy and agricultur Theaccomp, shments of Dr. Palis have m e thisnation roud for affording many countrie usefuland r . evant ideas in the field of agrono y.

climate zones, int oduced the use of I I-de­signed machines or small-scale farmin , andrna' ge the Myanmar's Agricultural Uni ersityfarm in Yezin.1 was instrumental in con incingMyanmar authorities on the use of green Janureas effective substitute for urea commercIal fer­tilizer in rice roduction, and popularized irectseeding met od of rice crop establishm t andthe use of s·ngle work animals.

In the verdant fields of Los Banos in thePhilippines, Rosendo K Palis charted his careeras an internationally recognized agronomist.

As IRRI representa e in Myanmar, Mr.Palis organized rice-b edcropping systemsresearch network wit test sites in 4 agro-

His researches on actual farmin systemscovered rice cropping systems with omponenton varietal improvement; rice far ng systems;small-scale farm mechanization; nd agronomicdata on water availability, wa r requirement,soil fertility and production t nologies.

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1992 - 93 PRESIDENTIAL AWARDEES

Since its establishment in 1916, the Philip­pine NationalBank (pNB) has continuouslyhelpedin planting the seeds of development By provid­ing fmandal services that meet the needs cfFilipi­nos.

WHEREVER THERE Is GROWTH,

THERE Is PNB.PNB keeps branching out to the remotest areas inthe Philippines. Reaching Filipinos abroad throughits 18 offices and more than 760 correspondentbanks scattered all over the world. Today, PNBhas the largest network of local and overseas

These include our advanced Electronic Re- branches and offices.mittanceProcessingSystem. Liberalcredit 1II Because of these and the tirelessprograms such as the Peso-DollarConvert- lI1 dedication of our experienced perscmnel,ible Revolving Credit and Dollar Export ~ ,.; PNB has become the country's largest andAdvance Loan, among others. • ~ most profitable bank. Wherever PNB is,

So that more people can benefit, there lies greener pastures.

Philippine National BankTHE COill\l'fRY'S BIGGEST BM1{.

~ ----PNB HAS ASSETS OF OVER PI08 Bn.IlON. A NATIONWIDE NE1WORK OF OVER 24S BRANCHES. 18 BRANCHES AND omCES WORLDWIDEAND OVER 760 INI"ERNATIONAL CORRESPONDENT BANKS. Member or the Philippine DeposltlMUunce ·Corporllioll. Deposll5.......Io.......9I....

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Philippine Amusement & Gaming CorporationPAGCOR House. 1330 ROXAS BOULEVARO, MANILA

An ExptJse fJII PAGCOR;,

How ItIs Now.

R,sponding Through Responsible Gaming

In ten years. from 1976 to June 1986. thetotal remillance of the old PAGCOR to thegovernment was ?t'2.1 billion.

Monthly IncomeBefore the February revolution, the average Under the new PAGCOR. the average monthlymonthly income was ~9 million. The income went up to i"169 million in 1987,highest monthly income declared was~5 fl'212.5 million in 1988. P290 million in 1989.million. ~41 million in 1990. ~28 million in 1991,

~01 million in 1992 and P564 million in thefirst three quarters of 1993.

Remittance to GovernmentIn more than seven years of operation. fromJuly 1986 to September 30. 1993. the newPAGCOR has already remitted a total ofP21.20 billion to the government.

Tax PrivilegesPAGCOR, then, was exempted from all kinds Since March 1987, all the tax exemptionof taxes, except the 5% franchise tax. privileges have been withd~_awn. Now.

PAGCOR is paying the 5% franchise tax,corporate income tax. customs duties forimported equipment and employees'wittlholding taxes.

Audit ProcedurePAGCOR. then was exempted from audit. Today, all PAGCOR transactions are

dutifully recorded, accounted for andaudited by the Commission on Audit.

Secrecy vs. TransparencyPAGCOR operations then were veiled in Today, PAGCOR operations arecarrie.d outsecrecy. on an open-book policy in keeping with

the President's directive of transparencyin the government. Pursuant to this.PAGCOR publishes its financial statementquarterly, perhaps the only casino operatorin the world who does so.

The difference in the way the casinos are run today has Jed to a sizeable increase in PAGCOR's income.out of which approximately 75% goes to the government through remittances to the Bureau of InternalRevenue. the National Treasury, the National Power Corporation, the Social Fund of the President, citieshosting the casinos. the Philippine Sports Commission, the National Commission for Culture and the Artsand the Board of Claims. Nothing is lett with PAGCOR except what it needs--for operations. With thesubstantial amount it remits to the gov~rnment. PAGCOR hasbecome the third biggest revenue-generatingarm of the government. PAGCOR today is considerably different from what it was in the past.

How ItWas Then.

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ASIA Is FLYINGON PHILIPPINE AIRLINES

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As Asia's first airline, PhilippineAirlines now flies to most Asian citiesmore frequently than any other airline.

And to: keep pace with the region'sphenomenal growth, we were among thefirst to open links to today's burgeoningbusiness centres such as Guangzhou,Beijing, Xia Men, Ho Chih Minh,Fukuoka, and just recently Kaohsiung.

Add to this list our traditional routes inthe area: Hong Kong, Singapore,Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Tokyo, Taipei,Seoul, ]akana, Bandar Seri Begawan andKota Kinabalu.

All of which leave you without a neelook any further than Philippine Airlineswhen flying to your chosen destination.

"For over half a century, we've helpedbridge travellers and holidaymakers toplaces that open up new experie%. es.

So too, have we opened doors ofopportunities to our local businessmen,industries and labor.

Having enjoyed a service that embodiesthe country's best, Asia will no doubtkeep flying on Philippine Airlines.

~ PhilippineL --~__ Airlines

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WALANG TATALO SA USAPANG PINOY.

Kaya't isang magaling na paraan

ng pagtawag sa Amerika ng collect

ayang

AT&T USADirect@ Mabuhay Service.

105-12ATAT USADirect~Mabuh2y ScrvK:e (105-12)

lamang ang may Pilipino-spoking operatorna rrubilis magconncet ng tawag

ninyo sa Amerika.Wa1a.ng dadaig sa

AT&T USADira:t® Mabuhay Service (105-12).Ito ay av.ti1lble sa halos lahat ng dako ng Pilipinasmula sa anumang telepono. Maaring g;mritin ang

telepono sa bahay, cellular phooe, 0 payphone at wala kayong babayaran. *Ni Piso.

Dahil sa ito ay collect!I-dial ang 105- I 2 ngayon para makausap ang

inyong mga kamag-anak at kaibigan sa Amerika.Sa AT&T USADirect~ Mabuhay Service (105-12),

nagkakaintindihan tayo.

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