Tribute to Mothers & Fathers 2018

Philippine-Australian Heritage Night
2018 Tribute to Mothers and Fathers
2 September 2018 • The Dome Burwood RSL Club, 96 Shaftesbury Road, NSW 2134
Programme
3:00 Registration Josephine De Los Reyes, Josephine Tada, Virgie Nichols,
Precy Buchlak
4:00 Video Presentation DGR & ACI Video Loop
4:05 Parade of Colours Entrance of the Honorees
4:10 Philippine /Australia National Anthems
4:15 Invocation Marissa Collins, President, Global Ilocanos Australia Inc
4:17 Welcome Remarks Dr Jimmy Lopez, President NARRA Co-op Ltd
4:20 Message Hon Maria Teresa L Taguiang
Consul General Philippine Consulate
4:25 Dance Number Filipinas Dance Group
4:29 Anniversary Celebrations:
Plaza Filipino Inc - 15th Year
Global Ilocanos Australia Inc - 10th Year
Filipino Women's Support Group - 25th Year
Jimmy Lopez, Manny Roux, Violy Miguel, Rey Morcilla,
Daisy Cumming, Rise Roux, Elizabeth Escandor, Michelle
Baltazar
Jimmy Lopez, Dida Garin, Remi Macina, Pitz Dorninger,
Marissa Collins
Rose Lay
4:40 The NARRA Legacy Program and Activities Emcees
4:43 Song Brian Lorenz
4:47 Public Dancing Re-Groove Band
5:27 Song Emerson Tuazon
5:30 Presentation of Tribute to Fathers and Mothers 2018
Honorees
Jimmy Lopez, Manny Roux, Violy Miguel, Rey Morcilla,
Daisy Ann Cumming, Rise Roux, Elizabeth Escandor,
Michelle Baltazar
6:10 Announcing the Collection of DGR Donations Josie Musa, President Adhika Inc
6:15 Dinner Music by Re-Groove Band
6:45 Dance/Song Performance Adhika Young Ambassadors
6:50 Song Laurencio Dong Labayo
6:54 Presentation of Fiesta Kultura Miss Philippine-
Australian Finalists
6:59 Announcement of 2019 Pamana Ball
Josie Musa, Chairman Fiesta Kultura 2018
7:00 Closing Remarks Bob Reyes, Vice President, Plaza Filipino Inc
7:05 Public Dancing Re-Groove Band
7:45 Raffle Draw Myrma Lopez, Rose Lay, Floren Cuaresma
7:50 Public Dancing Re-Groove Band
9:00 Closing
Masters of Ceremonies - Michelle Baltazar and Marc Baylon

MESSAGE
I write to congratulate the Plaza Filipino for their 15 Year Anniversary and NARRA Co-operative for their 5 Year Anniversary. This
is also a special occasion to congratulate Global Ilocanos Australia Inc. for their 10 Year Anniversary since establishment.
I send my best regards to all those who will be attending the Philippine Australian Heritage Night as well as the Tribute to fathers
and mothers.
The Filipino-Australian community work tirelessly in promoting and preserving their culture,
and sharing it with neighbouring communities. The tribute to mothers and fathers allows
for communities to come together to love and respect one another, maintain close
family ties and show appreciation for the unconditional love and support families
provide to one another.
Since the establishment of NARRA, the community has amenities available to them
to continue to provide individuals with a place to gather and host functions, cultural
and sporting events as well as hold general meetings.
I wish to congratulate the NARRA President Jimmy Lopez, Plaza Filipino President
Michelle Baltazar and all of the other Board Members for their tireless dedication and
work in providing for the Filipino- Australian community.
Yours Faithfully,
Chris Hayes MP
Federal Member for Fowler
Chief Opposition Whip
MESSAGE
I wish to congratulate the Plaza Filipino Inc and NARRA Co-operative Ltd for this fantastic initiative. After all, there
is nothing more important in life than family.
Early on in my career, my experiences as a paediatrician taught me the importance of listening to the concerns of the mothers
and fathers, as I know that they always have their child’s best interest at heart.
I see this today in my role as a Member of Parliament, when meeting with constituents throughout my community who seek to
build a better future for the next generation.
I believe that there is nothing more fulfilling in life than nurturing a child, and being able to support and guide children through
the surprises and struggles of life is more than a job for mothers and fathers; it is a priceless duty.
One never ceases to be a parent, no matter your age. This parental support has always been
integral to the Filipino Community and therefore it is only fitting that a tribute be given to
mothers and fathers for their important role in our society.
Macarthur is truly lucky to have such a vibrant Filipino-Australian community, whose active
contribution to the region is widely noted and regarded. I wish to thank them for their
ongoing involvement in our society, as well as congratulating them for the strong emphasis
placed on the role of the family unit in our society.
As a son, a father and a grandfather I would like to pay tribute to all the amazing mothers and
fathers. The role mothers and fathers play in our society are often overlooked and undervalued;
and as such, I once again thank the Plaza Filipino Inc and NARRA Co-operative Ltd for
presenting this wonderful tribute.
Yours sincerely,
Dr Mike Freelander
Federal Member for Macarthur

MESSAGE
I wish to extend my warm greetings to the officers and members of the Plaza Filipino Inc., NARRA Co-operative
Ltd and the Global Ilocanos Australia, Inc. on the occasion of your celebration of the Philippine Australian Heritage
Night and Tribute to Fathers and Mothers on 2 September 2018.
It is commendable that your organizations have banded together to pursue your goal of establishing a Filipino
Community Centre that caters to the needs of the community and religious organizations. Your exemplary record
in efficiently managing the Filipino Community Centre demonstrates the Filipino Community’s social cohesion
and strong spirit of volunteerism, and represents your tangible contributions
towards maintaining the positive image of the Philippines and Filipinos
overseas. Your Tribute to Fathers and Mothers also reflects the strong filial
ties of Filipinos that form one of the bedrocks of Filipino culture.
I look forward to our continued engagement with the Plaza Filipino
Inc., Narra Co-operative Ltd and the Global Ilocanos Australia Inc. in
building bridges of friendship and positive engagement between the
Philippines and Australia.
I wish you many more years of success.
Mabuhay!
JIM B. SAN AGUSTIN
Chargé d’affaires, a.i.
MESSAGE
I would like to congratulate the officers and members of the Plaza Filipino Inc, NARRA Cooperative
Limited and the Global Ilocanos Australia Inc on its holding of the Philippine Australian
Heritage Night, 2018 Tribute to Fathers and Mothers.
I also would like to congratulate the Fathers and Mothers who are to be honored as achievers in their
chosen career. I hope your group will continue to give recognition to those who strive hard to reach their
goal.
Congratulations also to the Plaza Filipino Inc and NARRA Cooperative
Limited for acquiring the Arts and Culture Innovation
Central (ACI Central). May ACI Central continue to be a venue for
cultural activities of other groups that also promote Filipino culture.
May I take this opportunity to thank Plaza Filipino Inc and the
NARRA Co-operative Limited for the support and cooperation
that your group has extended to the programs and activities of the
Consulate.
Congratulations and Mabuhay!
MARIA TERESA L. TAGUIANG
Consul General

MESSAGE
I am proud to congratulate Plaza Filipino Inc. and NARRA Co-operative Ltd on once again celebrating the selfless contributions
made to our community by both mothers and fathers.
The Annual Tribute to Father and Mothers allows our community to acknowledge the achievements of the Filipino community in
our region and, indeed, all over the world.
The annual tribute takes the time to appreciate the sacrifices parents make out of love and in hope for a prosperous future for their
children.
As a father, I know it is not always easy, you are a source of unwavering love, support and
guidance, and for that I pay homage to all the amazing parents in our community.
The Tribute to Fathers and Mothers allows us also to acknowledge all that makes Filipino-
Australian culture great. This community is one of the most vibrant, family orientated and
engaging communities in our society and it is great to take the time out of our busy lives to
celebrate this tribute.
The Macarthur region is one of the most diverse, multicultural communities in all of Sydney,
and the Filipino community plays an integral role in making Campbelltown the colourful
community it is – a truly wonderful place to raise a family.
I thank Plaza Filipino Inc. and NARRA Co-operative Ltd for organising this fantastic event
and take the opportunity to pay tribute to all fathers and mothers in our community. The
depth of parental love deserves to be acknowledged and celebrated.
Pagbati at salamat sa lahat ng mga magulang!
Greg Warren MP
Member for Campbelltown
MESSAGE
It is with great pleasure that I note the Plaza Filipino Inc and NARRA Cooperative Ltd is
recognising outstanding Fathers and Mothers in its annual tribute event.
The Filipino people are known for their strong commitment to family values and the respect and honour
in which they hold their parents, grandparents and all senior members of the community.
Parents and grandparents are often the unsung heroes of our families and
communities, from the practical support they offer in raising children, caring for
the sick and myriad everyday tasks, to emotional support and wisdom.
Today’s celebration is not only an opportunity to acknowledge its worthy
honourees, but all parents and grandparents for the special place they hold in
our hearts and the community.
It is also an opportunity to celebrate the wonderful Filipino culture, and to
thank our local Filipino community for the many contributions they make to
the life of Campbelltown City.
I congratulate all of those involved in organising today’s event, and send a
special message of thanks to the mothers and fathers present for all that you
do for your families and the wider community.
Cr George Brticevic
Mayor of Campbelltown

MESSAGE
FILCCA wishes to congratulate the NARRA Cooperative Ltd and Plaza Filipinos Inc. for holding the event
Philippine Australia Heritage Night 2018 Tribute to Fathers and Mothers.
Your dreams are fulfilled because What You Believe You Achieve.
We acknowledge this as an excellent and significant Model to all States and Territories in Australia. Dr.
Jimmy Lopez is one of our invited Speakers during the 15th FILCCA National
Conference and Youth Summit on October 19-21, 2018 to talk about Housing
Cooperatives.
Your vision and mission to assist the Filipino Community by uniting,
advocating and champion the dreams and aspirations of Filipinos in NSW is
a well deserved recognition of an Epitome of your goodness.
Congratulations again and hope to see you in Perth for the National
Conference and Youth Summit.
Dante C. Maribbay ,KHS
President FILCCA
MESSAGE
First of all, I would like to convey my heartfelt congratulations to Plaza Filipino Inc., Narra Cooperative
and Global Ilocanos Australia for hosting an event that honours such wonderful people,
our fathers and mothers.
Indeed, our parents are truly deserving of this event not just for bringing us into this world, but also for
the sacrifices they continue to make to give each one of us a great life. A wise man once told me that any
man or a woman can have a child, but it takes truly special people to be parents. To
be a good father and mother requires selflessness and unconditional love and
respect. It meant that parents defer many of their own needs and desires to
provide for the needs of their children. It is just fitting and proper to give
them this wonderful tribute today to honour and celebrate them.
In addition to hosting this memorable event, I would again like to
congratulate Plaza Filipino Inc. and NARRA Co-operative Ltd for achieving
the objective of acquiring a Filipino Community Centre that will provide
amenities for community and religious organizations to hold their
meetings, social functions, sports and cultural events.
Congratulations once again, God bless you all and enjoy the evening.
Mabuhay tayong lahat.
SERNA GREGORIO LADIA
PCC President

MESSAGE
It is my pleasure to extend my warmest greetings to the National Affiliation of Responsible and Respectable
Associations, Inc. (NARRA), Plaza Filipino and Global Ilocanos for organizing the 2018 Tribute to Fathers
and Mothers. Held annually, your organizations have been giving recognition and honour to parents
who have shared invaluable contributions to the community and to the
Australian society. They are their children’s source of support may
they be emotional, personal or financial. The Filipino Australian
younger generations are inspired by their parents’ wisdom and life
experience.
I congratulate NARRA and Plaza Filipino for dedicating this
event for the Fathers and Mothers who continue to share their
vital role in shaping the future of the community and the
country as a whole.
On behalf of the Alliance of Philippine Community Organisations
Inc. , I wish you more success in your future projects.
Mabuhay!
Violeta Galang Escultura
President, APCO
MESSAGE
On behalf of the officers and members Plaza Filipino, I would like to extend my gratitude for your tireless support in our annual
fundraiser – the Tribute to Mothers and Fathers night. It is an evening that allows us to showcase our Filipino culture and in particular,
our love for our family and appreciation for what our parents do for us and the community we live in.
I would like to acknowledge this year’s honorees and thank them for their fundraising efforts. The achievements of Narra Co-op,
including the purchase of two properties, in which Plaza Filipino’s fundraising proceeds have also gone into, wouldn’t be possible without the
individuals who have lent their financial support this year and in previous years.
This year, we embarked on a celebration of our dual heritage – our Philippine and Australian identity. In
August this year, Reserve Bank governor Dr Philip Lowe said that Australia’s higher than average population
growth – driven by immigration – is one of the reasons that the Australian economy has enjoyed
better-than-expected economic growth. As one of the top 10 migrant communities in the country,
Filipino-Australians can stand proud in our role in that, particularly as many of our kababayans
have pursued professional careers in the healthcare industry or became small business owners,
both of which are important cogs in the Australian economy.
But to continue to enrich our lives, we must continue to nurture our cultural identity and
ensure that future generations of Filipino-Australians are well-versed in their Philippine heritage.
Occasions such as tonight, which helps our fundraising efforts towards our community
centre – the ACI Central – is a platform to nurture our cultural roots.
I would like to use this opportunity to call on NARRA Co-op and Plaza Filipino members
and officers to stand proud. In the last 12 months, you have been instrumental in various
fundraising projects, none of which would have been possible without teamwork. I would also
like to thank community organisation Adhika, Inc for collaborating with us at last year’s PAMA-
NA Ball. Collaboration in the community is the key to our future success.
Finally, to everyone who has lent their support tonight – from our esteemed guests, honorees,
volunteers, family and friends – it is our hope that you will continue to enjoy the fruits of our
labour. ACI Central is the home of various cultural activities and everyone is welcome to visit and
participate – the door is always open.
Mabuhay! Thank you for your continued support.
(Sgd) Michelle Baltazar
President, Plaza Filipino Inc

MESSAGE
Welcome to the 2018 Filipino Australian Heritage Night, Tribute to Fathers and Mothers organized by National Affiliation of Respectable and Responsible Associations (NARRA)
Co-operative Ltd, Plaza Filipino Inc and Global Ilocanos Australia Inc.
Tonight is a very significant one as Plaza Filipino Inc is celebrating its 15th Year Anniversary, Global Ilocanos Australia Inc - 10th Year Anniversary and NARRA Co-op Ltd - 5th Year
Anniversary.
A big thank you to all the Tribute to Fathers and Mothers honorees especially to Jorge Montano who was named Father of the Year and Estrella Watts who was proclaimed Mother of
the Year.
I am very happy that Narra Co-op Ltd was able to acquire our second property investment in August 2017, the first one was acquired two years ago.
ACI Central II was inaugurated in September 2017 and this could not happen without the full support of the officers, members and supporters
of National Affiliation of Respectable and Responsible Associations (NARRA) Co-operative Ltd especially Leon Aguila Associations, Carolina
Boado, and Lowela Rynas.
The Pamana Ball 2018 and the Recognition Night for Ambassador for Culture and the Arts 2018 was held in February. It was a
memorable one as Adhika Inc joined Narra Co-op Ltd and Plaza Filipino Inc in recognizing both Adult and Young Ambassadors in this
occasion for their efforts in promoting Filipino Arts and Culture.
Our congratulations to all the honorees, the Adult Ambassadors led by Carolina Flores Boado and Renan Legaspi and the Young
Ambassadors led by Gerard Joseph Musa and Meizl Anne Manese for their unselfish time and effort in making the Pamana Ball a
very successful and memorable event.
I am happy as a nominee at the Zest Awards this year, recalling that last year, Narra Co-operative Ltd and Sedgwick Housing
Co-operative Ltd were also Zest Awards nominees.
On 28 April 2018 at the Blacktown Library, we supported the unveiling of Dennis Gonzales Monte’s 3 Big artworks: Sa Kabukiran,
Laro and Kultura which were sponsored by Plaza Filipino/Narra Co-operative Ltd , Elizabeth Escandor and Invocare. The event
was thru the hardwork of Daisy Ann Gonzales, an Artist herserlf and a long time officer of Narra Co-op Ltd and Plaza Filipino Inc.
At the Re-enactment of Station of the Cross in April 2018, Rose Lay was Mother Mary and Ricardo was Jesus Christ and other Narra
Co-op members as Cast. I had a simple birthday celebration during the May 2018 Market, Market event at ACI Central.
We had a very successful Tuloy Po Kayo Event (A Community fundraising event to support Philippine Arts and Culture in Sydney)
with Marcus Rivera, Michelle Baltazar, Carmenchu Gresham, Precy Buchlack, Josephine Tada, Josephine de los Reyes, Myrma Lopez
and Bob Reyes from Plaza Filipino; together with Albert Prias and Charles Chan from Flagcom; Josie and Gerry Musa from Adhika; and
Filipinas Dance Group of Emma Braceros. We also joined the PCC Philippine National Day Ball and Pista sa Nayon Independence Day
Celebration of APCO.
Looking at our Financial Statement as of 30 June 2018, the Net Assets is $255,503 compared to $174,290 in 2017, the increase
is due to the acquisition of Shop 2, the second investment property. The Subscribed Capital Stock is $226,600 while $164,700 in
2017. The Net Income is $19,313 compared with $912 in 2017.
Congratulations and thank you to our new Bronze Legacy supporters Brian Babon. Remigio Biala and Emmie Nickolau.
To sum it up, I would like to reiterate my thank you to my co-officers and members, all our honorees, and our
family and friends especially my wife Myrma Lopez and Narra investors Anna Yuan and Vicky Chew. With your
continued and unselfish support, we will soon be able to pay in full our Centre for Culture and the Arts which is
an initiative of Narra Co-op Ltd and Plaza Filipino Inc.
(Sgd) Jaime R Lopez, CPA, PhD
NARRA President
MESSAGE
Year 2017 has been another year full of successful events, fund raisings, socialisation,
promotion, wider participation and integration to the multicultural society of Australia.
The yearly “Mother & Father of the Year” and “Ambassador of Arts & Culture” events hosted by
Narra Cooperative, Plaza Filipino and Global Ilocano Australia have been always a
great success. May I take this opportunity to congratulate and wholeheartedly
extend our gratitude to all who willingly, enthusiastically shared, contributed
and devoted their time to make the event a great success.
The achievement of the unified members and most of all the coordinating
officers, advisers and volunteers is nonetheless worthless. Without you
we would not had been able to achieve our goals to relay the services we
envisioned to render, share to the wider and multicultural community we
are living.
Once again, my heartfelt thanks and in pursuit for greater success let
us all make our community greater harmoniously with faith to one
another and to the guidance and blessings of God.
(Sgd) Marris Houston aka Collins
President, Global Ilocano of Australia

Susing
JESUSA SADANG AGCAOILI
Marie
MARIA AGNES DAVID DE LUNA
Dottie
DOROTHY ANN BAENA DEL VILLAR
Mimi
REMELY HERNANDEZ MASMELA
Emma
EUFEMIA DE LEON MORALES
Babes
REBECCA DELA CERNA NORIEGA
Glorina
GLORINA VALENZUELA PAPAIOANNOU
Amy
AMELIA SANGCAP SILLA
Ella
ESTRELLA PONCE WATTS
Mimi
WILHELMINA CORRO WILSON
Rafael
DR RAFAEL AMARILLE
Robert
ROBERT BOCK
Rommel
ROMMEL CATAP
Bruce
BRUCE ALFRED KEMP
Dong
LAURENCIO LABAYO
Jorge
JORGE MONTANO
Barry
BARRY PEEVER
Emerson
EMERSON TUAZON
James
JAMES VARGAS
Nelson
NELSON WICO

Estrella Ponce Watts Mother of the Year 2018
Ella Ponce was born in Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija. She holds a Bachelor of
Science in Nursing from Wesleyan University Philippines and is a Registered
Midwife from Good Samaritan Colleges, Philippines. While working in
the medical field, Ella has been a very active business woman. She is a
dedicated and loving single mother to 5 beautiful children.
At the very young age, her passion for trading and entrepreneurship drove
her to migrate to Australia in 1996 and became a Registered Nurse after
she passed the registration in Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
She specialized in pediatrics nursing in 2000, worked in Children
Hospital in Westmead as a Theatre Nurse and also in the Rehabilitation
Center , She worked part time in Aged Care Sectors as a Registered
Nurse-Educator/Manager.
She completed a Diploma of Management in Blacktown Tafe in 2013
and in 2015 she took a Certificate of Registration in Real State Licensee
in Leverage Academy. Pursuing her passion in line with her business
career, she decided to leave her nursing industry in March 2018
when she joined Property Investors Alliance (PIA) and actively
enjoying working and reaching out to the community. As a
Real Estate Consultant, she established her own Company
EP Investments and Property Services (Aust) Pty Ltd. Ella
describes herself as a God-fearing woman and loves this
passages from the bible “As for me and my Household we
will serve the Lord”.
Jorge Montano FAther of the Year 2018
Jorge (FIE Aust., APEC Engr., IntPE (Aus), CPeng, NER, JP, Chartered Professional Engineer) was awarded with BSME and BSMIE
degrees at the Mapua Institute of Technology, Manila Philippines. He is a Fellow of the Institution of Engineer, Australia, Chartered
Professional Engineer and listed in the National Engineers Register, Asia Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) Engineers Register
and the Register of International Professional Engineers Agreement (IPEA). He is also a member of
the Mapua Alumni Australia and a Justice of the Peace – NSW.
Prior to migration to Australia, Jorge worked with General Motors Philippines as
Laboratory – Design Engineer / General Superintendent and help in the company’s
Car & Truck Manufacturing Program under the Philippine Government program
in developing locally manufactured vehicles. He worked with EDI Staffbuilders as
Engineer – Contract Administrator and Marketing Consultant in the Middle East
covering in particular the countries of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.
In Australia, he worked with the Roads and Traffic Authority in various Engineering
capacities. During this association with the RTA, he represented the RTA and NSW
seating in the various National Board and National Committees for 14 years such
as the Australian Motor Vehicle Certification Board (AMVCB). He established J C
Montano Engineering Consultants Pty Ltd certifying vehicle design, modifications
and manufacture up until ‘2012.
Active in community service, he helps establish and continuously support the Filipino
and Friends Parish Catholic Association (FFPCA), Campbelltown, Campbelltown
and Region Filipino Community Council, the Filipino Mass & Filipino Mass Choir,
Campbelltown and the Rizal Park Movement amongst others.
Married for 48 years to Ofelia Montano and has been blessed with two
(2) children, six (6) grandchildren and two (2) loving in-laws.
He is now semi – retired and enjoying quality time with family
and grandchildren and currently preparing for new ventures.
His motto – Be thankful for everything that comes your life.

Amelia Sangcap Silla 1 st runner-up, mother of the Year 2018
Amy as friends call her, Amelia was born in Talisay, Daet Camarines Norte. She studied at
Justo Lucban Elementary School, Manuel Roxas High School and at Philippine College of
Commerce, finishing Associate in Commerce as full scholar. She also finished Bachelor
of Science in Business Education, major in marketing, advertising, management and
psychology.
During school holidays, she had community work in Democratic Youth Movement as a
Nursery Teacher for children aged 4 to 5 ½ years old. After her college studies, she worked
as Secretary at Field Adman Inc.
In 1982, she got married with Dario Silla, had her Australian citizenship on September 1983
and had a healthy baby boy on 1st October 1983.
She worked as Computer Operator at Macquarie Pathology, Data Entry at The
Wollonggong Hospital, Secretary at Department of Minerals Energy –Sydney, and
on Supervisory level at the Department of Social Security, Centrelink.
Amelia is involved with the Illawarra Filipino and Multicultural Women’s
Group, Inc, Australian Philippine Association, and at Golden Group.
Rebecca de la Cerna Noriega 2 nd runner-up, mother of the Year 2018
Rebecca Noriega was born and raised in Cebu City. After finishing her secondary
education she worked as a Telecommunications Officer at PLDT Cebu for 17 years.
During her high school days she helped her mother run a restaurant business, a job
that molded Rebecca’s qualities, character and life experiences. Studying and working
at the same time had inspired her to chase her dreams of living abroad.
By God’s grace, her growing family migrated to Australia in 1987. She was happily
married and a dedicated mother to 5 children, 3 boys and 2 girls and is now a
grandmother to three healthy grandchildren. She changed careers by becoming
an RTA Road as toll officer for 8 years. She finished a Certificate IV in Child
Care in TAFE.
She was an active member of a few community organisations. During
the last few years she was an MDSI volunteer for disability and physically
impaired individuals. She loves to travel, cook, dance and sing in karaoke.
She is a member of Banal Na Pag-aaral (BNP), Sedgwick Housing Cooperative
Ltd., and a Silver Legacy member of Narra Co-operative Ltd.
Eufemia de Leon Morales 3 rd runner-up, mother of the Year 2018
Eufemia De Leon Morales hails from Nueva Ecija. Emma, as she is fondly called by
friends is a loving mother to two beautiful children, Kim and Karlo. She reared her
kids singlehandedly for 13 years while in the Philippines.
In 1989, she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the Good Samaritan
Colleges School of Nursing and Midwifery in Cabanatuan City. She was employed as
a Registered Nurse in Saudi Arabia for 8 years and as a Private Nurse in Makati City,
Philippines for 6 years.
Emma migrated to Australia in 2008, studied Certificate course in Health Services
Assistance in Theatre and Acute Care and worked in various Aged Care facilities and
hospitals as Assistant in Nursing. At present, she is a Personal Carer.
She loves cooking, watching movies and going out with friends during her
spare time.
Her motto comes from Mother Theresa: “In this life we cannot do great
things but we can do small things with love”.

Jesusa Sadang Agcaoili 4 th runner-up, mother of the Year 2018
Jesusa Agcaoili was born in Paoay, Ilocos Norte. She had her elementary
education in Nueva Viscaya, high school in Paoay, Ilocos Norte and finished
Midwifery at Ortañez University School of Nursing and Midwifery. After
graduation, she worked at the Quezon City Health Department as Midwife for
30 years until she retired.
She is married to Loreto Agacoili, a Practical Arts Teacher. They have four
children. Mary Eloisa Duque, Pharmacist, Loreto Jr, Architect, Teodelou,
Computer Science, and Aldwin, Dentist. They migrated to Australia when she
was 60 years old and never worked but she took care her grandchildren.
She is very active in Filipino Australian community organisations, being member of
AGAPI, PASSCI PASCOL and Ilocano
Association of Australia. She is a Bronze Legacy supporter of
NARRA Co-op, Ltd.
Dorothy Ann Baena Del Villar 4 th runner-up, mother of the Year 2018
Dorothy Ann arrived in Australia in 1979 with her husband Rafael Justo Del Villar, now deceased
and their 2 sons, Gim John David and Bruce Conrad Darrell. Gim John David who graduated at
ANU is now a Constitutional Lawyer and Barrister. Now married to a Univerity Law Professor,
Gim and wife have 4 children. Bruce Conrad Darrell graduated at Stanford University Paolo
Alto California USA, with a Bachelor of Arts major in English and Literature and is now a
High School Teacher.
Dorothy finished her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration major in Accounting,
Associates in Financial accounting- TAFE, Enrolled Nursing TAFE in 2007, Assistant in
Nursing Cert 4 in 2007, Assistant in Nursing Cert 3 in 2006, Cert 4 Community Services
Disability TAFE in 2015 and Diploma in Community Services -Case Management in 2009.
She has a wide work experience for 35 years as Accountant and 10 years as Nurse for the
disability.
Dorothy has a deep passion for community service for her being the President of
AGAPI from 2007 to present, Secretary ALP Mt Druitt Nth Branch since 2006,
member of Augustinian Recollect Sisters Fatima Group since 1994, and member
of several Filipino community groups. She is a Bronze Legacy supporter of Narra
Co-op Ltd.
Maria Agnes David de Luna honoree, mother of the Year 2018
Marie was born in Quezon City Philippines, the 2nd eldest daughter amongst 8 children. She is married to Lito de Luna, an Electrical
and Network Engineer at PLDT Philippines and currently a licensed Electrical Contractor in Sydney. She has 3 sons, Lorenzo, Andrei
and Benedict.
Marie obtained a degree in Business Administration (Banking & Finance) at Centro Escolar University, a Masters degree at Colegio
de San Juan de Letran and Public Administration at the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila. In Australia, Marie finished a
Certificate III in Business Administration, Certificate IV and Diploma in Legal Services at TAFE where she received recognition for
academic excellence achievements. To put her legal studies into practice, Marie volunteered at Salvos Legal (legal arm of Salvation
Army) and as an Administrative staff at International Justice Mission Australia, a not-for-profit organisation engaged in rescuing
victims of slavery with offices around the world.
Marie started her career at the Department of Trade and Industry as a Trade and Industry Development Specialist handling
training and trade fairs engaged in the export business. She had the opportunity to work on a short stint providing administrative
assistance to former President of the Philippines Gloria M. Arroyo and to her executive staff when Ms. Arroyo was Officer
in Charge of Philippine Trade Training Center. After working at DTI, Marie moved to the banking industry as a Marketing
Supervisor managing the Direct Mail and Rewards Programs of Mastercard and Diners Club International, a wholly owned
subsidiary of Security Bank Corporation. Prior to migrating to Australia, her last work was at Mideast Alliance Corporation,
a land development corporation as Vice President for Operations where she established local partnerships, liaised with
engineers and overseen the flow of work in the Middle East.
At present, Marie is actively involved at Kapitbahayan Cooperative Ltd. where she is the Treasurer and Member of the
Board. She received recognition as Not-for-Profit Treasurer and Honoree in 2015 and 2016 from Commonwealth
Bank Australia. She is currently working as an Assistant Nurse, a complete shift from her previous experiences where
she enjoys providing respite care for the elderly and people with a disability.
Marie believes that there is no end to learning, and life is full of experiences. She remarked “We should never grow
weary of exploring new horizons where we can learn, grow, inspire and become the person we want to be”.

Remely Hernandez Masmela HONOREE, mother of the Year 2018
Remely was born in Tiaong, Quezon and studied at Recto High
School and Medical Center School of Nursing in Lucena City. She
worked at San Pablo Doctors Hospital as Midwife-Nurse for 13
years before going to TripolI Libya Middle East in 1988.
She got married in 1977 and have 4 children and 4 grand
children
She came to Australia in 2005 and worked as Special Midwife
and childcare. She is always invited in Filipino Australian
Community functions and sings ala Tina Turner. She is with
Philippine Australia Society for Senior Citizens and a member of
Filipino Women’s Support Group.
Glorina Valenzuela Papaioannou honoree, mother of the Year 2018
Glorina Papaiannou was born in Dingras Ilocos Norte. She studied
at West Central Elementary School, Dingras High School, and
at Divine Word College in Laoag City for her Pre Nursing. She
finished her Home Technology major in Food catering at Don
Mariano Memorial State University.
She went to Greece in 1976 and worked for the Dutch Ambassador to
Athens, Greece. He met her husband and had 5 children, and one grand
child.
Migrating to Australia, she had franchise of 4 shops of Cutprice
Delicatessen in Sydney. She is a member of Global
Ilocanos Australia Inc and an active Director of Alliance of
Philippine Community Organizations Inc.
Wilhelmina Corro Wilson honoree, mother of the Year 2018
Wilhelmina is known by her friends as Mimi. She was born in Iloilo City
but studied in Quirino High School in Manila. She finished Dressmaking
and Tailoring but had also board and lodging business in the Philippines.
She has 3 children, 7 grandchildren and one great grand child.
She migrated to Australia in 1971 and worked with Menzies Hotel in the
Public Area and Housekeeping department. She was a Union delegate.
She is very much involved with the Filipino Australian Community
being the Treasurer of Philippine Australian Society for Senior Citizens,
Coordinator at the Filipino Support Group in Merrylands,
an Officer at Philippine Society Club and a member of the
Hollyroyd Opera Choir. She also organized Philippine Folk
dancing.

Laurencio Labayo 1 st runner-up, FAther of the Year 2018
Dong, as he is fondly called by close friends, was born in Pagadian City, Zamboanga
del Sur. He finished his Degree in Civil Engineering at USC, Cebu City and builds his
career in Manila. He is married to Maria Jocelyn and they are blessed with five boys,
Lawry Johnson, Larry Jasper, Louie Jason, Lawrence John and Lawrence Joshua Mario.
He has two grandchildren Lyanne Danica and Lynus Damian from his eldest son’s
marriage. The family migrated to Australia in 2005.
He worked in the construction industry before joining ARC, the reinforcing steel
company for the past decade as steel scheduler/detailer until now.
He is an active member of the Couples for Christ Australia, Sydney Sonata Singers,
MAFANA and currently the chairman of the Our Lady of the Rosary Parish
Pastoral Council, St Marys.
Dong is a loving husband and a good provider to his family. He is very
appreciative to NARRA and Plaza Pilipino for choosing him to be one
of the honorees in this year’s Tribute to Fathers and Mothers.
Dr James Sabio Vargas 2 nd runner-up, FAther of the Year 2018
James Sabio Vargas hails from Cagayan De Oro and Iloilo. He finished his Doctor of
Dental James Sabio Vargas hails from Cagayan De Oro and Iloilo. He finished his Doctor of Dental
Medicine degree from the University of the East in 1979 and passed the Dental Board in the same
year. He started his career in the military service when he joined the Armed Forces of the Philippines
(AFP) Dental Service Department of the V. Luna Medical Centre.
After five years in the military, he migrated to Australia and worked in various offices including
Australia Post, Corrective Services and his last stint was at the State Rail where he retired in
December 2013, after 21 long years of service.
James got another challenge in his career when he was elected one the Board of Directors of Rooty Hill
RSL last May 2019. Serving the Board of
one of the prestigious RSLs in Australia is another larger responsibility for James but
he is happy to be of service to the patrons of Rooty Hill RSL and to the community.
A resident of Rooty Hill, James is happily married to a very supportive wife, Norma
and they are blessed with what God has bestowed to them which James considers a
“Happy Religious Life”
Congratulations to another Filipino Rooty Hill RSL Director Dr James Vargas.
Proud to be a Filipino. Mabuhay tayong lahat!
Dr Rafael Amarille 3 rd runner-up, FAther of the Year 2018
Dr Rafael Amarille was born in the historical town of Balangiga, Eastern Samar, married to Dolores
Tejero Amarille and blessed with five (5) children: Ian, a Head Chef; Blessilda, a Senior florist;
Christine, Marketing and sales manager for the Pacific and Asia (Arnotts); Rafael Jr., a Marine
biologist; and Christian Caesar, a Bachelor of Arts graduate.
After passing the veterinary board examination as 8th placer, he pursued a career in the academe.
With a degree in Master of Veterinary Science, University of Queensland, he was able to reach
the pinnacle of his profession when he was appointed as College Dean at the University of Eastern
Philippines, College of Veterinary Medicine.
Rafael attended numerous conferences, symposiums , seminars, anniversaries, and research
presentations either as participant or rapporteur. Aside from his academic obligations, he also
was a Veterinary and Agricultural Consultant and Manager of a government subsidiary
agriculture company.
He credits his loving wife and children for all his achievements. A loving father
and husband, his message to his wife is: “To my wife thank you for bearing
with all my shortcomings and for reminding me to always keep my feet on the
ground”.

Robert Bock 4 th runner-up, FAther of the Year 2018
Robert Bock,is happily married with Maria Louise having 3 children, Alfred,
Benjamin and Clarissa. Alfred Bock is finishing Bachelor of Science in Engineering,
30 yrs of age, a former graduate of Interactive design and Animation, and worked
on the Russell Crowe film about Turkey. Benjamin Bock, 27 yrs old is a Design
Graduate. Clarissa Bock holds Degree in Performing Arts and independent music
performer and music producer.
Robert went to Newington College in Sydney. He is the Owner Manager of AUS
PAC Education and a Registered Migration Agent helping a lot of Filipino Australian
clients He is a Leading visa consultant with 25 years of experience. He was the security
manager of Sydney City Soccer Club and Manager of McDonalds Restaurant
He was an active community worker being Director of Philippine
Community Council for 6 year, He was past President of Australian
Philippine Commerce and Industry Inc. and he is a Justice of the
peace.
Rommel Catap honoree, FAther of the Year 2018
Rommel Catap is a native of San Fernando, Pampanga. He finished his secondary education at Jose
Abad Santos High School and obtained a a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication frRoom Saint
Louis University in Baguio City. He is a loving and devoted husband to his wife, Lourdes with whom
he has two children.
After graduation, he worked as Medical Representative of Sanofi Philippines for 7 years. He was also
the owner manager of RPC Merchandising and La Cheska Enterprises. He has a great interest in
Ballroom dancing so he was also a ballroom dance Instructor
He came to Australia in 2000 and worked at Bosshard Medical Pty Ltd as process worker and at
Harvey Norman as Showroom Consultant. At present, he is a Disability Support Worker.
Rommel’s deep passion in the arts of Ballroom Dancing led him to form the Baile
Internationale Dancers. This group performs in different events of charitable
organizations. . He joined several Ballroom Competition in NSW, VIC, ACT and
QLD for the South Pacific Dance Sport: in Sydney, National Capital in Canberra,
Australian National Dance Association, FATD, Loan Express and won the
following prestigious awards: World Superstars Masters 1 Level 4-1st place 2005,
East Coast Classic - Town Hall, Winner Level 4, Finalist- 2009 Winner Level 2-
2003.
Bruce Alfred Kemp honoree, FAther of the Year 2018
Bruce was born on the 8th of April at Parramatta Hospital, NSW. He finished his Year 12 at
Sydney College, and at Wollongong Technical College, the Upper Level Business Administration
and Heavy Vehicle Driving Course.
He has three children, one son and two daughters who are all successful in business. He has also
8 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren,
Bruce is a retired Interstate Coach owner and a retired Local and Interestate Heavy Vehicle
Owner Operator, which he establiched in 1968. He is also a retired owner of Heavy Vehicle
Driving School. He is a professional photographer and videographer covering weddings and
corporate functions.
Bruce passion for community service include being volunter driver for
cancer patients and he is a strong supporter to the Illawarra Filipino and
Multicultural Womens Group in supporting their fund raising projects,
providing photography and videography and providing transport for the
groups representatives in attending functions in Sydney.
Bruce loves gardening.

Barry Peever honoree, FAther of the Year 2018
Barry was born and raised in Babinda, North Queensland. He is a loving
father to four children who gave him ten grandchildren and four great
grandchildren.
Throughout his working years, Barry was a self-employed man in the
transport industry. He was involved in trucks, buses, and taxis transport
system. A hardworking father, Barry raised his family well. He retired
from his job after 56 years and is now enjoying and appreciating the fruits
of his labor.
At the moment, he is enjoying his family and is giving his wife
driving lessons. He is also involved in activities that his wife
enjoys and he loves to do gardening and shopping.
Emerson Tuazon honoree, FAther of the Year 2018
Emerson Tuazon was born in Manila and is happily married to Mellanie
and they are blessed with 3 wonderful children. He finished his secondary
education at the Victoriano Mapa High School and at Pamantasan ng Lungsod
ng Maynila where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.
Emerson is a Registered Nurse and had worked at Concord Hospital as
Coronary Care Nurse. He is currently working as Clinical Support Specialist
for a medical device company.
His hobbies include as DJ/Singer at ETunes Australia mobile sounds
and entertainment, Singer at Turtle Search Big Band (18 piece jazz/
swing band), and Singer at Harana Republic band (Sydney cover
band).
Nelson Wico honoree, FAther of the Year 2018
Nelson hails from San Pablo City Laguna. He studied at Ambray Elementary
School, Laguna College for high school and went to San Pablo College
finishing Bachelor of Science in Commerce.. He worked at the Ministry of
Local Government, Department of Interior Local Government at Metro Manila
Commission as a Government employee.
He is married to Flor and blessed with 2 children. He works at Qantas Domestic
Freight Sydney Australia as Airline Service Operator.
A member of Couples for Christ and a Devotee of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Concept model of a fully built up ACI Central
The Catalyst Seed
by Manuel Roux
“Behold, I have given you every plant yielding seed that is
on the surface of all the earth, and every tree which has fruit
yielding seed; it shall be food for you.” Genesis 1:29
A
wise man plants trees knowing he
wouldn’t be around to enjoy the fruits
of his labour; the shade where birds
will roost nor the fruits that will satisfy his
cravings. He persists because it is the right and
decent thing to do. The wise man anticipates
and makes provisions; he has an eye for things
yet to come. A prudent man doesn’t cut trees in
winter, where the immediate relief is warmth
from embers, the result of fire. He knows this
same tree will give him cover in the scorching
heat of summer and whose roots will hold
water when the drenching time comes during
the wet season. That is why the prudent man
doesn’t make big decisions when one is at one’s
lowest point, vulnerable and unable to think
clearly. The learned man goes to the aid of fruit
bearing tree that is barren. He intervenes and
alters its DNA, pretends to hacks its trunk and
instinct tells the tree that it is being threatened
and thus it blooms and generates seeds in
order to propagate and continue its genus.
Controlled moderate smoke under its canopy
from burning leaves or chemical sprays are
ways that a thinking man helps the tree to
produce flowers. A learned man understands
that “education come about one hundred years
before a child is born!” Parents are a child’s first
teachers, and so it was with each individual
parent before them. Experiences and lessons
are handed down from generations so that it
can be improved upon.
Selfless men and women from different
walks of life, of different denomination and of
different age group had their influences vaguely
impressed on this child born about in their
dreams. This dream was in their subconscious
and when it presented itself in the form that they
best understood, they rallied and nurtured it.
Plaza Filipino was the dream that germinated
into one’s consciousness. And is able to crawl
in their midst with their help and support. With
care and diligence it grew up to adolescence. It
had a transformation, a new identity - NARRA.
And as it matures, the conversion continues.
The Philippine - Australian Arts, Culture and
Innovation Central (ACI Central) shines today
as a beacon for all to see. Fifteen years since,
the protégé of our dreams has come to fruition!
Happy 15th Anniversary Plaza Filipino!

2018 NARRA CO-OPERATIVE LIMITED OFFICERS
PRESIDENT - Jimmy Lopez • VICE-PRESIDENT - Fredisinda Buchlak • SECRETARY - Josephine Tada • ASST SECRETARY
- Dorothea Sawyer • TREASURER - Josephine de los Reyes • ASST TREASURER - Virgie Nichols • DIRECTORS - Florencio
Cuaresma, Carmenchu Gresham, and Rose Lay • INTERNAL AUDITOR- Josefina Musa • PRO - Charles Chan • PUBLIC OFFICER -
Emma Braceros • ACI MANAGER - Marc Baylon • COMMITTEE CHAIRS - Michelle Baltazar, Leo Ceniza, Daisy Cumming, Elizabeth
Escandor, Ed Escultura, Violy Escultura, Myrma Lopez, Albert Prias, Reynaldo Morcilla, Bob Reyes, Marcus Rivera, Manny Roux

NAMING RIGHTS – Plaza Filipino Inc, Jaime, Myrma and Jefferson Lopez, Leon Aguila Association, Maria Viray Singh, Antonio and Carolina Boado
GOLD LEGACY – Dr Raul and Dr Arlene Amor; Ester Arador; Cleo, Michelle, Michael, Edgar and Augusta Baltazar; Vicky Chew, Daisy Ann and Robert Cumming; Josephine
de los Reyes; Elizabeth, Angeles, Jessica and Marybeth Escandor, Flagcom and Friends, Jessie and Evelyn Icao, Elizabeth Lakin, Rey, Shirley, Daryl, Raychelle and Vincent
Morcilla, Manuel and Rise Roux, Anna Yuan
SILVER LEGACY – Ingrid and Max Acosta, Catalina Bautista, Emma Braceros, Marlon Cabillo, Charles Chan, Leo Ceniza, Edgar and Violeta Escultura, Edgardo and Elizabeth
Fernandez, Carmenchu Gresham, Colin and Rose Lay, Carol Manaloto, Albert Prias, John and Jane Reyes, Sedgwick Housing Co-operative Limited, Josephine and Masahiro
Tada, Kreative Travel
BRONZE LEGACY – Adhika Inc, Jesusa Agcaoili, Dr Anton and Kate Andres, Manny and Gwen Apalisok, Dolores Amarille, Zenaida Aruta, Remigio Biala, Carolina Boado,
Alma Bolivar, Neptali Bondoc, Edwin, Maricar and Eliezer Bringas, Leo, Rosario and Tessie Bringas, Fredisinda Buchlak, John and Violi Calvert, Fe Isabel Sarenas-Cavanna,
Dorothy Del Villar, Dr Bernadette and Jun Dulawan, Maurillo and Elsie Felipe, Engr Ferdi and Dr Cora Francisco, Vito and Dida Garin, Global Ilocanos Australia Inc, Agustina
Hatherly, Fe Hayward, Josephine and Jasmine Henry, Imelda Hooper, Marrisa Houston, Farokhsereshti Jalal, Elsa Limhoc, Hilario and Maria Lopez, Ignacio, Yrna and Lheo
Lopez, Josephine Machler, Remi Macina, Carol Manaloto, Maritess Manese, Remedios Masian, Estrella and Max McKinnon, Manny and Jean Medel, Lee Meekan, Miklos
and Adoracion Meissner, Geffin Musa, Gerardo and Josefina Musa, Dr Enrico Navea, Andrea Niblett, Graham and Virgie Nicholls, Emmie Nikolaou, Czarina Noriega,
Rebecca Noriega, Teresa Pacubas, Manny and Ellen Padilla, Ronald and Vivian Patawaran, Jemima Pal, Danny Peralta, Otto Pirko, James Quinto, Joventino Remotigue,
Bob and Tess Reyes, Rudy and Maria Reyes, Marcus Rivera, Remedios Sie, Nenita Still, Teresita Sunga, Hazel Urqueza, Victor and Millie Valdez, Mansueto and Leticia Villon
KAPITBISIG LEGACY - Joy Abangan, Abra Association of Australia, Nenita Abuel, Ingrid Acosta, Max Acota, Danilo Adriano, Jesusa Agcaoili, Noel Aguilar, Dolores Amarille.
Rodolfo Antonio, Ester Arador, Zenaida Aruta, Fe Ayson, Brian Lorenz Babon, Tom Baena, Cleo Baltazar, Michelle Baltazar, Sale Banas, Catalina Bautista, Marc Baylon, BCF
Alumni Association, Becol Holdings P/L, Sally Belmoro, Carlina Benitez, Remigio Biala, Luzminda Bickerstaff, Nita Blando, Linda Rose Bishop, Blessed Pedro Calungsod
Association Inc, Maria Louise Bock, Alma Bolivar, Imelda Bondoc, Neptali Bondoc, Christopher Booth, Maria Borg, Lorinda Boros, Emma Braceros, Rita Brocken Hauss
Shack, Fredisinda Buchlak, Andrea Butler, Bernadette Cabanilla, Cristina Cabanilla, Daniel Cabanilla, Evita Cabanilla, Marcelo Cabillo, Eloisa Camero, Marx Canoy, Rose
Canoy, Darryll Carbonell, Francia Carbonell, Rodney Cavallo, Pedro Cesar Cendana, Christie Ceniza, Emily Ceniza, Leo Ceniza, Charles Chan, Florina Chandler, Vicky Chew,
Emma Clark, Rosario Coloma, Concerned Citizens for Over 50’s, Luzviminda Creary, Daisy Ann Cumming, Robert Edward Cumming, Brenda de la Sala, Robert de la Sala,
Brendan de la Sala, Emma de Vera, Ric de Vera, Joselito de los Reyes, Josephine de los Reyes, Mae Ann delos Santos, Jonathan Decinilla, Dorothy del Villar, Roy Dequina,
Design 43, Manny Diel, Cybelle Dione, Pitz Dorninger, Dr Bernadette Dulawan, Elizabeth Escandor, Edgar Escultura, Violeta Escultura, Flagcom and Friends, Elsie Felipe,
Elizabeth Fernandez, Joan Ferrer, Filipinas Dance Group, Filipino Women’s Support Group of McArthur, Vicente Flores, Florenda Ford, Evelyn Garcia, Dida Garin, Garen
Gavarra, Macrina Gavarra, Felix Geolagon, Luisita Gillman, Global Ilocanos Australia Inc, Edward Gomez, Ma Elma Gomez, Renato Gomez, Carmenchu Gresham, Agustina
Hatherly, Paul Hawker, Fe Hayward, Luz Heradurra, Juliet Horrel, Imelda Hooper, Marrisa Houston, Jessie Icao, Carol Israel, Joseph Javier, Jastel International, Cristina
Jensen, Eufrasia Kehagis, Mary Ann Klarnett, Eduardo la Sala, Ma. Aileen Labiga, Desiree Lamont, Elizabeth Lakin, Helen Lava, Josephine Lawson, Rosalina Lay, Leon
Aguila Association, Catherine Li, Elsa Limhoc, Paola Llorando, Jimmy Lopez, Leonides Lopez, Myrma Lopez, Veronica Lopez, Ruben Lucero, Reonel Luz, Josephine Machler,
Remi Macina, Remedios Masian, Marissa McCarthy, Estrella McKinnon, Macquarie Fields Prayer Group, Carol Manaloto, Meizl Manese, Dante Maribay, Alice Martin,
Lilibeth McAndrew, Maharlika Inc, Bernadette Malvizo, Robert Manila, Sennie Masian, Manny Medel, Meekan Realty Valuations, Adoracion Meissner, Micklos Meissner,
Esperanza Megino, Ricky Mendoza, Luis Mendoza, Tarkan Mete, Violeta Miguel, Mindanao Ethnic Dance Group, Minto Prayer Group, Dennis Monte, Roanne Monte,
Rosemae Monte, Triza Monte, Eufemia Morales, Reynaldo Morcilla, Shirley Morcilla, Virgie Narvasa, Corazon Navarro, Enrico Navea, Graham Nichols, Virgie Nichols,
Emmie Nikolau, Eddie Noriega, Rebecca Noriega, Flordelina Obille, Noemi Ognilla, Gemma Origines, Aristotle Ortanez, Loel Ortiz, Teresa Pacubas, Manuel Padilla, Eleanor
Padilla, Gilda Pagaduan, Jemima Pal, Roberto Pangilinan, Noel Parale, Cora Paras, Ruben Pasion, Ronald Patawaran, Danny Peralta, Penelope Perfecto, Yolanda Piercy,
Otto Pirko, Yolanda Polinar, Maria Victoria Ponferrada, Joey Portes, Albert Prias, Cosme Purugganan, Pilar Quilliam, James Quinto, Amor Ramos, Joventino Remotigue,
Antonio Reyes, Bob Reyes, John Reyes, Maria Reyes, Rodolfo Reyes, Marcus Rivera, Helen Rogaris, Manuel Roux, Rise Roux, Emily Rudd, Debbie Rutland, Roberto
Sacilotto, Saint Louis University Alumni Association, Belinda Saulog, Dorothea Sawyer, Amelia Silla, Maria Singh, Charito Sison, Nenita Still, Teresita Sunga, Josephine
Tada, Tristan Tagle, Louisa Tagudin, Julieta Teodoro, Carmencita Thompson, Timek Iti La Union Inc, Josie Tong, George Torres, Erlinda Trinidad, Victor Valdez, Dexter
Villahermosa, Mansueto Villon, Wattlegrove Prayer Group, Estrella Watts, Josephine Weatherly, Rosa Westland, Wilhelmina Wilson, Anna Yuan, Luz Zafra, Ligaya Zapalla,
Evelyn Zaragoza, Marie Zawadka

2018 PLAZA FILIPINO OFFICERS
President - Michelle Baltazar • Vice President - Bob Reyes • Secretary - Fredisinda Buchlak • Treasurer - Jimmy
Lopez • Directors - Charles Chan, Josephine Tada & Marcus Rivera • Internal Auditor - Josephine de los Reyes • PRO
- Violeta Escultura • Advisers - Manny Roux, Violeta Miguel, Reynaldo Morcilla, Daisy Ann Cumming, Rise Roux &
Elizabeth Escandor