2019 Tribute to Mothers and Fathers [alternate cover]

Ò Coleto Quodala Andino
A loving and caring father and husband, Coleto was born 73 summers ago in Caoayan,
Ilocos Sur. His parents Gil and Josefina moved to Baguio when he was just a toddler
where he attended his Secondary Education in Saint Louis Boys High. In the Philippine
College of Arts and Trade (PCAT) he graduated with the degree of B. S. in Stationary
and Marine Engineering then went back to Baguio and graduated with the degree
of BS Electrical Engineering in Saint Louis University. His main career was in
communication systems which brought him practically around the world.
In 1991, the Andino family migrated to Australia. Coleto is married to Josefina, a
teacher at Saint Teresa’s College, Baguio City and they are blessed with 3 children.
Daughter Janice is a nurse who resides in the USA with her husband, Joffrey Alagao,
and 3 children Jadon, Jolene Colette and Juliette. Son Christopher Rich is an Officer
in Department of Immigration and lives in Canberra with his wife, Priscilla OLaco a
nurse and children Clara Elena and Cole Jack Patrick while another son, Michael Robert is a pre-school teacher in
Melbourne where he resides with his fiancé, Julia Kurolkova, a lawyer.
Romy, as his friends call him, is a member of Saint Louis Alumni Association. He received a recognition award from
the Minister of Communication in Syria in the year 1996 and from the Mayor of Cornwall, England year 1999.
Coleto has almost all the qualities of a perfect family man. He is a good provider, honest, kind, generous, energetic,
humble and hardworking. For him, God is the main instrument in his fulfilled and happy life.
Ò Benjamin Avila Bongat
Born and raised in Goa, Camarines Sur, Benjamin whose nickname is Ben finished
his secondary education at Camarines Norte High School and graduated with the
degree in Business Administration at Memorial College, Daet, Camarines Norte. After
graduation he was employed as Operations Manager of Bongat Security and Detective
Agency in Region A.
Ben migrated to Australia in April 1988, got married to Editha Inton Bongat in Sydney
and they have five children and 15 grand children. A devoted and hardworking father,
Ben held a job at a French Bakery and as Security Officer. He loves dancing, watching
movies and baking . Ben and Edith own and manage Benedith Cake.
Benjamin is the current President of Bicol League Inc., past president of ADOLP for
two years and now an Adviser. He is also a Director of PASSCI and past Director of
FAME. Ben is a recipient of numerous appreciation and recognition awards from Consul General of Philippine
Consulate, President of PASSCI and from the Mayor of Fairfield City.
Ò Nathaniel Gale
Niel Thomas as he is fondly called by friends, was born and raised in Manila.
He is a loving husband to Estela and they are blessed with 4 children, one girl
and three boys Neil started to sing at age 5 and joined a high school band in
1977 where he was the guitarist/singer. While enrolled at the Polytechnic
University of the Philippines, he passed the audition as a rondalla member/
guitarist; band/combo singer/guitarist; choir member and school athlete. Only
one of those is enough to qualify him for a full scholarship and he graduated
with the degree of Bachelor of Business Management Major in Marketing in
PUP. Nathaniel played and was a basketball team captain and he also joined the
school swimming and baseball teams.
Nathaniel was a senior member and Assistant Instructor in school combat aikido, gaining his black belt
degree under school master Mr. Domingo.
After graduation, he worked at the Philippine Airlines from 1990 to 1998. He traveled free anywhere in the
Philippines as his benefit. With passion to perform, he tried several singing contests and won four times in
different competitions. With a great passion for music, Neil has been performing since 1999.