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Our Philippine Roots: A look into our ethnic past.

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Ninfa Guinigundo A tribute to one of our dearest and well-loved member

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In This Issue

FASO’s Dancing Kimonas and Filipino American Cultural Performing Arts(FACPA) groups continue to be one of the biggest draws at Cincinnati’s Asian Food Festival held at Washington Park in downtown Cincinnati. This year, 2017, was the biggest, with more than 30 vendors present.

FACPA Kids/Youth performed Tiklos, Kalapati, Lubi-Lubi, Binasuan, Tinikling kids version and Tinikling youth version. The Dancing Kimonas danced "Binoyugan and Pandanggo".

FACPA Youth and KimonasDance PerformancesShine at the 2017 Asian Foodfest

By: Sharee Lee Mueller

By: Beth Piocos

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Pista sa Nayon 2017

Flores Mayo

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In line with FASO’s mission: “To perpetuate and promote the �nest traditions and rich culture of the Philippines”, this year’s Pista sa Nayon featured another festival that is well known in the Philippines, the “Flores de Mayo”. This is a month long religious celebration in the Philippines for the month of May.

A modi�ed version of the festival was held last May 21, 2017 at the Grand Ballroom of Ramada Plaza in Sharonville. The event featured a colorful �oral parade by our Reynas, Princesses and their consorts. We were honored by the presence of Vice Mayor David Mann and Mrs. Mann as our guests of honor. As a �nale of the afternoon event, FASO’s FACPA (Filipino American Cultural and Performing Arts) o�ered exciting cultural dance performance featuring the "fast tinikling, LubiLubi (fan dance), Kalapati and Tiklos (by little kid dancers), and Binasuan (girls w/ wine glass) to the delight of our guests. The well attended event was also FASO’s fundrais-ing project to provide the resources for our various community outreach programs.

Consistent with our mission of Cohesion, Collaboration, and Service, this event was made possible through the support and participation of various Filipino American organizations in Greater Cincinnati, our generous donors and volunteers. Once again, we have proven that when we work as one uni�ed community we can accomplish great things. Thank you to all who made this event possible.

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OFFICERS 2016SUZY ALVAREZ HUSSEY, APRN

PresidentESTHELA URRIQUIA, MD

Vice PresidentSABINO BALUYOT, MD

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LESLIE ABRENICA PAUL DAVID JASON DIMACULANGAN BILL GUINIGUNDO, CPA MARIA LUNA BUTCH RIVERA, MD

MARY RIVERA, MD VICKY VILLAREAL, IMG PAOLO VILLARROYA ERIC VILLEGAS, PHD CATALINA ZABLAN BETH PIOCOS RACHEL ROBERTS

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Suzy Alvarez Hussey FASO PRESIDENT

Bayanihan is a Filipino term derived from the word “Bayan” which means “Nation”. It refers to the spirit of cooperation, communal unity, and teamwork to achieve a common goal (ref. https://themixedculture.com )

The Bayanihan spirit was especially alive and well this year when our community has experienced the sickness and death of several esteemed members. Through these di�cult times, our community was visible in their presence, in support through their prayers for those a�icted and for their families. During the 9-day novenas, the 40th day celebrations of the deceased assent to heaven, the spirit of our compassion and shared grief had promoted a sense of unity, belonging and strength among the Filipinos in the community. I have witnessed their tireless compassion, their willingness to walk the extra mile to help the bereaved families; their continued prayers of support and their Christian faith that binds us all. Yes, this is the Bayanihan spirit!

Not only were we together in grief, but also through times of joy. This was demonstrated by the many collabo-rative e�orts of various Filipino organizations to continue support the annual “Mothers’ Day Celebration” in

recognition of the vital role of our mother in our life. Additionally, we again, joined together to present to the greater Cincinnati community our most popular Filipino Cultural Festival “Flores de Mayo, Santa Cruzon” which showcased our rich ethnic culture. The various Filipino organizations including APPGC, BLD/OSG, CFCFFL, FASO, Northern Kentucky FILAM

Society, PNACinNKy and U-FAMS all came together for the celebration of “Pista Sa Nayon 2017”. This event provided a platform for our Filipinas to be “Reynas” and our youth to be “Princesses” and “Consorts”. These events

have increased the recognition of Filipino culture in the greater Cincinnati area.

We have shown that we are stronger together and that we can work as one while we continue to support our individual missions and maintain our own organiza-tion’s uniqueness. Let us go forward together in the spirit of Bayanihan!

We have shown that we are stronger together and that we can work as

one while we continue to support our individual missions and maintain

our own organization’s uniqueness.

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“Bayanihan” in the greater Cincinnati area!

LESLIE ABRENICA PAUL DAVID JASON DIMACULANGAN BILL GUINIGUNDO, CPA MARIA LUNA BUTCH RIVERA, MD

· Filipino American Cultural and Performing Arts (FACPA)· Princesses:1. Jacie Sage Dimaculangan 4. Jazmine Destiny Rose Lorenzo2. Danica Villaroya 5. Alessandra Mari Faile3. Aliya Urriquia Gapultos 6. Caleb Felismino

· Sagalas/Reynas: REYNA/VIRTUE SYMBOL

1. Isabelle Rivera Reyna Caridad (Charity) Heart Filipino American Assoc. of S. Ohio (FASO)

2. Eliza Ray Roberts Reyna Fortaleza (Fortitude) Sword Filipino American Assoc. of S. Ohio (FASO)

3. Natasha Lee Arroyo Rodriguez Reyna Fe (Faith) Cross Assoc. of Philippine Physicians of Greater Cincinnati (APPGC)

4. Rita Mae Gasapo Reyna Templanza (Temperance) GobletPhilippine Nurses Association of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky

5. Aliza Grace Sanchez Reyna Esperanza (Hope) AnchorThe Filipino American Association of Northern Kentucky

6. Kimberly Trillano Reyna de la Paz (Peace) DoveUnited Filipino American Mabuhay Society (UFAMS)

· Escorts:1. Nicholas Fohl Villegas 4. Dominic Villaroya2. Owen Fohl Villegas 5. Jaron Dimaculangan3. AJ Rivera

COHESION

SERVICE

COLLABORATION

To foster harmonious relationship among members of the community

and other organizations

To interact, communicate, and participate in the cultural activities

of the community

To perpetuate and promote the �nest traditions and rich culture

of the Philippines.To help Filipino Americans within

our community in dire need of assistance as well as the underprivi-

leged citizens of the Philippines

Our Mission

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Editorial Team

ERIC VILLEGASJOSEPH PAUL DAVID

Editors in Chief

SHAREE LEE MUELLERAssociate Editor

LESLIE DELAMERCED ABRENICABETH PIOCOS

SEVIE ALVAREZRACHEL ROBERTS

Contributors

JOEY BOQUIREN & PAUL DAVID Contributing Photographers

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As part of our community outreach, FASO aims tobe source of support to our fellowmen who are in most need of our assistance. We welcome all who are willing to be a part of this e�ort to make a di�erence in the lives of the needy or the sick.

Be a FASO Volunteer

Please Email : fasomabuhay@gmail.com

· Arch Bearers:1. Darrell Roberts 5. Rommell Padilla2. Mike Gerber 6. Richard Bolha3. Marcus Villareal 7. Ian Reinhardt4. Francis Rodriguez 8. Ayran Stewart

Processi� P�ticipants

Jun & Leslie Abrenica*Barb Alvarez*Dr. Anthony AlvarezDr. Sabino & Dr. Agustina Baluyot

Business Management Services (Alex Alvarez)Body Harmony & Wellness, LLC (Bernadette Miranda)

Cherry Red Shoe Photography (Joey Boquiren)*Paul & Rowena David*Dancing Kimonas

Jason & Christine DimaculanganRoom for Dessert (Rica Ligeralde)*FACPA Parents

GeriMed, Inc. (Dr. Butch & Dr. Mary Rivera)Guinigundo & Guinigundo CPAs (Bill Guinigundo)

*Suzy & Jack Hussey* Dr. Ben and Dr. Mary LeeRandy & Sharee Mueller*Beth Piocos

Dr. Nick San Nicolas & MaryAnn PuyahEric & Leah Villegas*Darrell & Rachel Roberts

Dr. Manny & Vicky VillarealPaolo & Abby Villarroya*Tom & Catz Zablan

Anonymous Donors and Volunteers

Event Sp�s�s FASO would like to recognize the event committee for their untiring dedication .

Dr. Mary Rivera and Dr. Vicky VillarealChairpersons

Rachel Roberts, Sharee Mueller, Catz Zablan, Paolo Villarroya, Jason Dimaculangan.

Event Committee Members

We also thank our local Filipino Organizations: APPGC, BLD/ OSG, CFCFFL,Northern ky FilAm

Association, PNACINNKY and UFAMSFor their support and collaboration in making this2017 Pista a very successful and memorable event.

And lastly special thanks to Vice Mayor David Mann for gracing us with your presence as our

guest of honor for this event.

“Generous”, “Kind”, “Humble”, “Joyful” and “Trustworthy”

are just a few of the adjectives that friends would

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In February 2017, FASO lost a vital member of both our Executive Board and the Filipino Community. Ninfa Guinigundo was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She has left a legacy of love and caring. She had initiated FASO’s “Simbang Gabi”, and the parol making events. She was a very active member of the “Kimonas” – FASO’s adult dance group. Ninfa loved to dance and was quite passionate in her support of our Filipino American Cultural Performing Arts. She, together with her husband Bill, started the FASO’s “Damayan Fund”, a benevolent fund providing urgent emergency funds for Filipino Americans in dire need.

“Generous”, “Kind”, “Humble”, “Joyful” and “Trustworthy” are just a few of the adjectives that friends would associate with Ninfa. She was these and more. Even after her life, she has left a legacy of caring by designat-ing FASO’s Damayan Fund as the recipient of any memorial o�erings in her name.

In gratitude and in recognition of her loving generosity, the FASO Board voted to rename the Damayan Fund to be the “Ninfa Guinigundo Damayan Fund”. Thank you, Ninfa.

Ninfa, your passing has left a big hole in our hearts however your memory will live long within FASO and our Filipino community. We’re going to miss your vitality, your ready smile, your hospitality, your wonderful cooking, your laughter, your presence in our meetings and dance practices, we’re going to miss your friendship.

WE’LL MISS YOU.

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forever in our hearts.

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Wall of PrideTwo of Dr. Daniel E. Santos, MD, grandchildren graduated this academic year. Sefa Santos-Powell graduated with honors from Bryn Mawr School in Baltimore, Maryland. Ms. Santos-Powell will be attending Stanford University on an academic scholarship. Dominic A. Santos, a Regents' scholar graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of California Santa Barbara. Mr. Santos has already been o�ered a position at Clorox.

Drs. Daniel and Fely Santos, will be celebrating their 57th wedding anniversary this year. Finally, Dr. Santos attended the University of Santo Tomas Medical Alumni Association (USTMAA) meeting in Vancouver to celebrate his medical school class diamond anniversary.

Isabel McCahan (Sophomore Class-2019) daughter of John & Esmeralda McCahan was selected to be a member of Société Honoraire de Français (The French National Honor Society) at Ursuline Academy of Cincinnati. The mission of this organization is to recognize high school students in the United States who have maintained excellent grades in French language courses.

Three of Meredith Castro's grandchildren graduated this past academic year. Tyler David Cagle, eared his Bachelor’s of Science in Education from Miami University (Oxford, OH). Myles Anthony Cagle graduated from Lakota West High School. Madison Avery graduated from Lebanon High School.

Jerin Tyler Damo received his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Denver College of Law, Denver, Colorado. ( Cessie Damo's grandson)

Christian Michael Giglio, son of Emilia (Giglio) Codina, graduated from Anderson High School.

Stella Homecillo, daughter of Marites Gredig graduated from Lloyd Memorial Highschool.

Nico Commendador, formerly a member of our FACPA dance team graduated from Monroe High School.

Margeaux Baluyot Saba, daughter of Peter and Gina Saba, graduated from The Summit Country Day School, for middle school. Monica Baluyot Saba, another daughter of Peter and Gina Saba graduated from Summit Country Day School and will pursue a degree through Savannah College of Arts and Design. Owen Baluyot Rowitz, son of Craig and Lisa Rowitz, graduated from St. Ursula Villa. Margeaux, Monica and Owen are grandchildren of Dr. Sabino and Dr. Nina Baluyot.

Gabriel Nicolas Dizon De Vela, son of Leo and Doris De Vela, graduated with the degree of Doctor of Medicine from University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. He got married recently to Samantha Burke, his college sweetheart from Notre Dame University. The couple will be living in Milwaukee, WI while Gabe pursues his 3-year residency in Pediatrics at the Children’s Hospital of Winconsin.

Emilia Giglio married Lt. Col. Ramil Codina, Commander of the 5th Medical Support Squadron, United States Air Force.

Dr. Ioannis Constantinides, Dr. Beth Piocos’ husband, successfully passed the Ohio Bar exam.

Chloe Constantinides, Dr. Beth Piocos’ youngest daughter, graduated (8th grade) from at Wyoming Middle School.

Congratulations to the following practitioners on their successful level promotion in FMA Balintawak Arnis Cuentada System: Basic Level 1: Rachael Metz, Dave Michael, Michael Urriquia; Basic Level 2: Aubrey Lee Grow, Matthew Owen; Basic Level 3: Ashes K. Stry�e, Matthew Owen; and Basic Level 4: Rey Rivera.

Congratulations to Ms. Nazly Mamedova, Esq. of WangLaw who was recognized by the Cincinnati Interfaith Workers Center for work in U S Immigration Court. Ms. Mamedova is an active participant in most FASO events. "I love Filipino food. You guys know how to party!"... says the honoree.

Mikey Rose Abrenica -daughter of Loretto and Leslie Abrenica Graduated from Ohio State University on May 7, 2017 with a Degree in Logistics Management and minor in Industrial Engineering. Mikey was also the president of the Philippine Student Association at OSU.

Valorie V. Aquino- one of the three national founders of the March for Science. Working towards completing her doctoral in Anthropology at the University of New Mexico, Valorie found her passion renewed in promoting science, studies grounded in empirical data and common sense. Since the March in DC, she has been invited to various conferences as speaker or panelist, among them at the Facebook Communities Summit in Chicago, IL and at TEDxABQ this September. Valorie recently signed a book contract with Routledge -"3,000 Years of War and Peace in the Maya Lowlands: Identity, Power, and Politics".

Eliza R. Roberts - was the lone singer in the School for Creative & Performing Arts School's harp concert last spring. The concert was sponsored by the Cincinnati Harp Society and served as a memorial tribute to Michelle Gwynne, a long-standing and renowned harpist with the CHS and teacher at SCPA

Camlaria Obias Felismino MSN,RN-BC received an award of excellence for her poster presenta-tion titled: “Identi�cation and prevention of Pressure Ulcers Acquired During Perioperative Care” at the 2017 AORN Convention.

Rommel Padillo BSN,RN and Jonathan Ramos MSN, EdD, RN both received the distinguished Florence Nightingale 2017 Award.

Leah Hand MSN, RN received her certi�cate of completion as a Certi�ed Dementia Practitioners

Melanie Quilla Deza MSN,RN and Christine Ramos Dimaculangan MSN, RN recently earned their credentials as Certi�ed Nurse Educators.

Suzy Alvarez Hussey APRN, CRT, CS, MSN, RN was an Excellence Award Recipient for advance practice nursing during the 2017 PNAA North Central Regional Conference.

Nancy Mathur RN, BSN was an Excellence Award Recipient as Clinical Sta� Nurse of the year-- during the 2017 PNAA North Central Regional Conference.

Abby Batin Villarroya MSN, RN was an Excellence Award Recipient as Nurse Educator of the year-- during the 2017 PNAA North Central Regional Conference.

PNAA Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky Chapter recieved the “Most Innovative Chapter” award during the recent 2017 PNAA North Central Regional Convention.

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By E.A. Piocos, Ph.D.In the �rst installment, the discovery of the oldest remains in southeast Asia of a modern human being in Cagayan Valley, Philippines (Callao Man), along with the remains of Tabon Cave Man �rmly establish that the Philippines was peopled during early human existence.In this installment, we cover the period starting from the time when the oldest human writing begun in Sumeria (about 4,000 years ago) to the time when Jesus Christ was born (about 2,000 years ago, or what is now called the beginning of the Common Era, CE).

Little is known about our pre-colonial history because the Spanish conquer-ors (starting in the year 1561) committed what is now known as “CULTURAL GENOCIDE”, the systematic destruction of traditions, artifacts, values, language, and other elements which made us distinct. The Spanish conquest also begun making us feel inferior... but I am getting ahead of myself - that is for the next few series yet!But, here I recast a known saying, sleeping dogs NEVER lay. Landmark structures will remain where they are, skulls and bones of our dead people in fancy vessels show up in places where current population begin to farm and develop. And our indigenous people (who were barely colonized) are vestiges of our pre- colonial past.

Let’s begin with the oldest landmark structure that has been dated to be about 4,000 years old: the Batanes Castle or more simply, the Idjang (see higher �gure above). These are “triangular-shaped hills [4 of them] in Savidug, which is a municipality in Sabtang, Batanes” where the Ivatan people still live. (Ivatans are one of Philippines’ ethno-linguistic group.)

What is remarkable about these structures is its uncanny similarity to those found in nearby Japan (Ryukyu Island) which they call “Gusuku” (lower �gure above). Builders of these structures werestrategic in their choice of where and how they were built. The similarities strongly point to an interaction among our ancestors and their neighbors. Anthropologists believe that the Ivatans likely used these structures as fortresses in times of war.

Another landmark structure that every Filipino knows which was traced to be built 2,000 years after the Idjangs is the Banaue Rice Terraces of the Ifugaos in the Mountain Province of northern Philippines. These are considered to be the OLDEST rice terraces in the world. The fact that Ifugaos, one of Philippines’ indigenous peoples, still to this day use the same technology to plant rice in these man- made structure provides irrevocable clue of how smart and ingenious our ancestors were!The �nal highlight for me in this period are the various burial grounds and containers (see �gures below) where the remains of their dead were stored by our ancestors. Why do you say this is a big deal? One, what can you say about a population that carefully and lavishly make vessels for the remains of their dead? Animals leave their dead behind to be eaten by scavengers. But, our ancestors were intelligent human beings who respect and honor their loved ones when they die. Two, the fact that they can make this highly crafted vessels showed they had the resources, technology and high level of craftsmanship to make them. Aren’t you proud to be a Filipino?

Yawning Burial Jar of Leta-leta (1,000 – 1,500 BCE) Palawan, Central Philippines

Far left: Philippine IdjangTop: Japanese Gusuku

Manunggul Burial Jar (890–710 BCE) Palawan, Central Philippines

Nakamaya Burial Grounds (355-70 BCE) Batanes, Northern Philippines

Maitum Anthropomorphic Burial Jar (5 BCE - 225 AD) Sarangani Island, Southern Philippines

Up next in this series: Our pre-colonial history immediately before Magellan (or the West) discovered the Philippines. (Authors Note: Most of these stu� still has not been included yet in textbooks on Philippine history.)

Our Philippine

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1. Pablo and Concordia Bautista2. Julius and Mariane Enriquez3. Fevie Fink4. Veronica Francisco5. Marcus and Bernadette Miranda6. Marlyn Oliver7. Madison Parker8. Farrah Peterson9. Felicitas Perez10. AJ Rivera11. Ray and Marilyn Schork12. Chris and Geena Tackett

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DISCLAIMER:Please refer to Facebook, FASO emails and FASO Mabuhay website for any update to the schedule and details of the events listed below

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FASO is registered as one of the bene�ciaries of the Kroger Community Rewards program under Non-Pro�t Organization (NPO) # “42237”, OR “Filipino American Association of Southern OH”. By linking your Kroger shopper’s card online you are requesting Kroger to donate to FASO. This program is separate from the fuel points and does not a�ect or reduce your fuel points but rather assigns funds that Kroger has allocated to donate among NPOs based on FASO members’ participation in the program.

To designate FASO as your non-pro�t organization:Log in to https://www.kroger.com/

AmazonSmile – You Shop, Amazon Gives FASO is registered in the Amazon Smile charitable organization rewards program under “Filipino American Association of Southern Ohio”. To designate FASO as your charitable institution: 1. Log in to your Amazon account 2. Click on “Account Setting” on the top bar, right side 3. Scroll down and click on “Change your Charity” 4. On the next screen, go to bar “Or Pick your own charitable organization”; type or browse to �nd “Filipino American Association of Southern Ohio”, then click “SELECT”. 5. Save the link http://smile.amazon.com to your website Favorites for ease in future access. You need to use this link to access Amazon to make your purchases count in order for Amazon to make donations to FASO. 6. Next time you open your Amazon account you will see a display on the top of the screen similar to the following:

Welcome!!!August 12 (Saturday) Annual Picnic Events/Membership Committee12NN-4PM Venue: Keehner Park

September 17 (Sunday) Feast of Our Lady of Peñafrancia Participant: Cultural Committee Host: BLDOctober 7 (Saturday) Comboni: Taste of Mission Community Outreach

October 13 (Friday) Fall/Halloween Event Membership Committee 6PM-10PM Blue Ash Shelter/Blue Ash Nature Park

October 15 (Sunday) World Mission Sunday Cultural Committee

December 3 (Sunday) Parol Making1:00-3:00 PM Venue: Corpus Christi (TBC) Cultural Committee

December 10 (Sunday) Simbang Gabi4:00 PM Venue: St. John Neumann Catholic Church (TBC) Cultural Committee

December 15 (Friday) FASO Christmas Party Events/Membership Committee 7:00-11:00PM Venue: Receptions in Fair�eld

August 12 (Saturday) Annual Picnic Events/Membership Committee12NN-4PM Venue: Keehner Park

September 17 (Sunday) Feast of Our Lady of Peñafrancia Participant: Cultural Committee Host: BLDOctober 7 (Saturday) Comboni: Taste of Mission Community Outreach

October 13 (Friday) Fall/Halloween Event Membership Committee 6PM-10PM Blue Ash Shelter/Blue Ash Nature Park

October 15 (Sunday) World Mission Sunday Cultural Committee

December 3 (Sunday) Parol Making1:00-3:00 PM Venue: Corpus Christi (TBC) Cultural Committee

December 10 (Sunday) Simbang Gabi4:00 PM Venue: St. John Neumann Catholic Church (TBC) Cultural Committee

December 15 (Friday) FASO Christmas Party Events/Membership Committee 7:00-11:00PM Venue: Receptions in Fair�eld

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Tita Bernie hails from Sampaloc, Manila and moved to Dayton, Ohio with her Family in 1993. She has been dancing with the Folk Arts Dance Troupe in Dayton since her arrival. Bernadette and her siblings originally formed the PAMANA Dance Troup which is mostly comprised of family members. She moved to Cincinnati when she married Marcus Miranda and they now have 4 kids – Ivan (17), Sophie (15), Abigail (10) and Baste (8). She also obtained her License as a Massage Therapist and opened her own clinic in Fair�eld: Body Harmony and Wellness –which also happens to be one of the proud Friends of FASO a�liate that o�ers discounted rates for FASO members on services that it provides. Gardening and making hand crafted jewelry and crafts are 3 of her other passions when she is not busy with her career and family.

Recent ActivitiesYouthFACPA

January 27 Wyandot Elementary, Lakota Schools Multi Cultural EveningFebruary 25 Skatetown USA Skating Party (FASO Sponsored)February 26 St. Xavier High School Multi Cultural EventMarch 2 Fair�eld Central Elementary School Multi Cultural EveningMarch 18 Liberty Cobb Theatre Beauty and the Beast Movie Night

March 23 Liberty Childhood School Multi Cultural EveningApril 22 Holiday Inn Banquet PNA 2017 National ConventionMay 13 Washington Park OTR Asian Food Fest 2017May 21 Ramada Plaza Banquet Hall Pista Sa Nayon 2017

(Sponsored by Commendador Family)

FASO 2017 Membership Bene�ts

FREE admission/food during the FASO Annual picnic;

FREE access to most seminars and programs organized by the FASO Education Committee; if the event is held in a special venue, participants shall be responsible for the cost of food;

Discounted ticket fees to FASO Christmas Party

10% discount to Dai Trang Bistro (Filipino/Vietnamese)https://www.facebook.com/daitrangbistro/ ; Phone: (513) 860-3777Address: 4970 Union Centre Pavilion Dr., West Chester, Ohio 45069

25% discount o� room rate at Ramada Plaza at Sharonville

$12 per person for a full day admission at Splash Island indoor waterpark at Sharonville. http://www.splashcincinnati.com

VIP Pricing at Beechmont Toyota on new and all pre-owned vehicles, parts and service (Please contact: ANDY WIESMAN 513-518-5147).

20-25% discount on Cincinnati Zoo single day tickets. You need to create a Username and Password before placing your �rst order online. FASO will provide the Corporate Code to members only. Purchase tickets at: http://cincinnatizoo.org/groups/group-discounts/

15% discount on published rates at Body Harmony and Wellness, LLC services *excluding gift certi�cates, hot stone therapy and wellness packages. https://bodyharmonyandwellness .com/Address: 511 Nilles Rd Ste D Fair�eld OH 45014 Call: 513-939-2639

10% discount on services at Meineke Car Care Center 7760 Reading Road, Cincinnati, OH 45237 (Roselawn) (513) 761-9900

10% discount at Christines Casual Dining & Drinks, 5770 Harrison Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45248 Tel:(513)574-1273http://www.christinescasualdining.comhttps://www.facebook.com/Christinescasualdining

Additional discounts & bene�ts for members to be announced later.

Drs. Rolando & Annabelle GoDr. Jess & Janet HontanosasDrs. Butch & Mary RiveraDrs. Sabino & Nina BaluyotMr. Alex & Mrs. Barb Alvarez(Business Management Services, LLC)Dr. Wade & Mrs. Sunitra AlvarezMr. Bill Guinigundo(Guinigundo & Guinigundo CPAs)Drs. Ben and Mary Lee

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