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WELCOME NEW
MEMBERS!!
Estrella Botor
Valerie & Jason Dolenga,
Eleanor Pangilinan
Penafrancia & Shah Zoha
Cleto & Teresita Ty
Joanne Santos
Leticia Rosalin
Angelina Reario
Julian & Cynthia Obmaces
Antonio Hernandez Jr
Roldan & Kelly Laguna,
Emil & MaryTherese Cledera
Jason & Aline Antic
Frank & Lynnette Barnes
Pedro & Crisanta Apigo Dios Mabalos! |
OFFICERS 2010–2012
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Vicente ‘Vic’ Melgarejo II
Burabod, Lagonoy, Camarines Sur
President
Thomas ‘Jimbo’ Torres
San Jose, Camarines Sur
First Vice President
Luis Bartolata
Masbate
Second Vice President
Marietta Flores
Albay
Recording Secretary
Joanne Cruz
Naga City
Corresponding Secretary
Charyl Pabico
Magarao, Camarines Sur
Treasurer
Rowena Torres
San Jose, Camarines Sur
Assistant Treasurer
Gilda Genova
Sorsogon
Auditor
Arlette Lamas
Albay
Business Manager
Abigail Tecson-Arriola
Lagonoy Camarines Sur
Public Relations Officer
Imacel Verdejo-Robinson
Lagonoy Camarines Sur
Asst. Public Relations Officer
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Willie Cervantes
Albay
Albino Cu
Camarines Norte
Mila Dimacali
Camarines Sur
Edna Legazpi
Catanduanes
Chit Bartolata
Masbate
Mene Dimaano
Sorsogon
COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS
Noma Manlangit & Joselina Manlangit
Oas, Albay
Membership
Doming Belisario & Juvee Usero
Albay & Viga, Catanduanes
Special Projects
Eden Fernandez & Binky Tecson
Daet, CN & Sabang, San Jose CS
Scholarship
Noli Arcilla & Henry Flores
Caramoan, CS & Libmanan, CS
Culture & Sports
Luis Bartolata & Nelson Lavila
Masbate & Nabua, CS
Peñafrancia Festivities
Ebba Marie Tsinopoulos M.D.
Oas, Albay
Youth Chairperson
ADVISERS
Adolf R. Manlangit
Oas, Albay
BNAA President 2011-2013
Archie Zalun
Daet, Camarines Norte
Vice-President
BNAA - Western Region
Rose Reyes
Oas, Albay
Past President
2000-2002
Guinevere ‘Gwen’ Zalun
Daet, Camarines Norte
Past President
2008-2010
SPIRITUAL ADVISERS
Rev. Monsignor Roland Diokno
Pili, Camarines Sur
Rev. Father Mike Barrosa
Naga City
Rev. Father Nick Pasadilla
Nabua, Camarines Sur
Rev. Father Carlos De La Torre
Naga City
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2011 Dr. Jose Rizal Commemoration in Houston Texas |
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MESSAGE
Ben Ongoco, KCR
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Dear All,
Happy 2012!!!
Thank you for supporting the commemoration of Rizal Day 2011, a Filipino tradition. Despite your tight schedule, we had a memorable celebration of our national identity.
Even the weather cooperated nicely. If other ethnic groups can be proud of their heritages, how couldn't we?
Maybe sticking to nostalgia of those who came are those colorful authentic Igorot costume of the teenage girls of BIBAK, U.S.A. dancing the original untumbling "banga" dance highlighting rich native culture. Thanks to Andrew Dompao and Roland Rasos. BIBAK means Benguet, Ifugao, Bontoc, Apayao and Kalinga provinces. READ MORE..
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Bicol USA Houston Chapter participated on this especial event to commemorate our National Hero, Dr. Jose Rizal. |
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2011 Pa Kristmas ki Nene saka ki Nonoy sa San Miguel Catanduanes |
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Dra. Elva M. Joson, M.D. currently the Rural Health Officer of San Miguel, Catanduanes and a member of Bicol USA recieved the 8 boxes last Dec 1, 2011. Boxes were unpacked resorted and ready for distribution.
The gifts were distributed last December 22, 2011. Dra. Elva M. Joson, M.D. emailed us. saying...
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"In behalf of our Municipal Mayor, Edna R. Bernal and the constituents of San Miguel specifically of Brgys. Tobrehon and Tucao, I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to all the members of Bicol-USA Houston Chapter, Inc and Atlas Shipping, who in one way or another had made 150+ indigent children and their parents HAPPY with the toys, clothing, shoes and foods you have sent. With the help of my co-health workers, we visited these 2 far flung places located in the mountainous area of San Miguel. Dios mabalos tabi saindo gabos!!!" |
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2011 Simbang Gabi 9th Day Celebration |
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We the Bicol USA houston Chapter have been participating in the Notre Dame annual Simbang Gabi festivities for the past several years. Almost all Civic and Religious Filipino group here in Houston take the opportunity to sponsor one day, out of the nine days early morning Mass, by serving breakfast to the churchgoer. This year Bicol USA sponsored the 9th Day December 23.
We decorated the community center to make the 9th day lively as it can. Our committee Chairman for the said event is Nelson Lavilla. Nelson with his team, Willy Cervantes, Jimbo Torres, Doming Belisario and Jun Penolio cooked the best food for breakfast..
Gilbert Medrano the overall Simbang Gabi Chairperson sent us this message: "Merry Christmas. In behalf of Msgr Roland, thank you so much for Awesome & remarkable Simbang Gabi Finale for foods, arrangements & christmas tune that you provided and The BICOL USA Houston Chapter. "
We would like to thank our Donors for this year's Simbang Gabi. ATLAS Shipping, Komputer Plus, Java Daves, Ernesto Tan, Marites Bantog and Clarrissa Batac. Salamat Po sa mga Donasyon ninyo!
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SIMBANG GABI MASS - Officiated by Daniel Cardinal Di Nardo |
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2011 FACOST Parol Lantern & Christmas Carol Contest |
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Last December 10, 2011, Bicol USA Houston Chapter joined the FACOST Parol making contest and Christmas Carol singing contest. We won First Prize on both categories. First Prize for Parol Contest is $150 and the First prize for Christmas Carols singing contest was $100. Henry and Mayette Flores designed and made the winning parol for us. Mayette, Henry Archie, Gilda, Gerry, Lara and Vic participated in the Christmas Carols singing contest. Oragon Talaga ang Bikolano! |
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2011 Annual Christmas Party |
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We held our organization's yearly Christmas Party last December 3, 2011. It so happened that its Edna Legazpi's birthday as well that day. Mayette Flores is the chairperson for the said event. The event started by lighting the beautiful lantern that Mayette made. After that we shared the food that we all brought. Lots and Lots of foooood... Our youth, Monica Torres and Marivic Melgarejo were the events emcee. Along with our youth, they played several games and who ever wins has a prize. Our Santa Claus gave and distributed the gifts for the kids. Mayette led our guest to hang the stars that they bought to our Christmas tree. The proceeds will be use for our medical and dental mission. PICTURES |
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2011 Peñafrancia Festivity Celebration at Notre Dame Church, Houston, TX |
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Last Saturday Sept 17 was the Feast day of Our Lady of Penafrancia here in Houston Texas. Devotees of our INA all around Houston and neighboring Town came to Notre Dame Catholic Church to join us, celebrate Her feast day.
The Mass was celebrated by Monsignor Rolando Diokno, who hails from the province of Camarines Sur and concelebrated by other bicolano priest, Rev Fr Ike Salin, Rev Fr Mike Barrossa, Rev Fr Arnel Barameda, Rev Fr Joe Templado, Rev Carlos De la Torre and Fr Roefel assisted by Deacon Elin Calonge. Notre Dame Church Choir headed by Esther Buot was our choir for the second time in a row. After the Mass Devotees joined the procession going to the Notre Dame community center. Hundreds of devotees filled the community center. Everyone shared with the Food prepared by Bicol USA group. Everybody was happy. White handkerchief and a picture of INA where given to our devotees as a souvenir. Devotees dance to the tune of Bikol Express sounds till midnight.
At 1PM, INA was again transported by land traslacion going back to the St Elizabeth Ann Seton Marian Chapel, Her home. VIVA LA BIRHEN ! |
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Feast Day Pictures |
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Our Lady of Peñafrancia Novena Sponsors [Sept 8-16, 2011] |
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9/08 Charyl "Winky" Pabico, Bicol USA Houston Officers & Members & Province of Camarines Sur @ St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church
9/09 Dancel, Hofmann, Baser & Alcantara Family
9/10 Dimaano, Remo & Garchitorena Family |
9/11 Rivera, Paragas & Torres Family
9/12 Province of Masbate
9/13 Province of Camarines Norte
9/14 Province of Catanduanes
9/15 Province of Sorsogon
9/16 Province of Albay |
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July 15-17, 2011 BNAA Convention in Jacksonville, Florida |
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From Left H-Vic Melgarejo, O-Ed Dimacali, U-Jimbo Torres, S-Archie Zalun, T-Adolf Manlangit, O-Mene Dimaano and N-Henry Flores. O-Wingky Pabico, R-Monica Torres, A-Marivic Melgarejo, G-Jingky Dimaano, O– Fannie Melgarejo and N Rowena Torres. Not in the picture are some of the Bicol USA convention Delegates. Mayette Flores, Norma Manlangit, Gwen Zalun, Mila Dimacali, Oberon Dimaano, Gideon Dimaano, Mark Torres & Eloisa. |
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Mrs. Angelita Pena, 2009-2011 President of the Bikol National Association of America (BNAA) led the delegates and friends from eighteen chapters from all over the U.S.A. at the Annual Convention which was held at the Hyatt Regency Riverside in Jacksonville, Florida, from July 15-18. The convention featured the induction of the new set of officers headed by the 2011-2013 President, Mr. Adolf Manlangit one of our advisers.. The host chapter was the Bicol Association of Greater Jacksonville with Dr. Lilian Obrero and Mr. Mauro Gines as Chairperson and Co-Chair, respectively.
The highlights of the convention included the meeting of delegates and the Gala Night/Induction Ball on Saturday, July 15. Other activities were the Fellowship Night on Friday, July 15 and the Farewell Picnic on Sunday, July 17.
Bicol USA Houston Chapter attended the convention with 20 delegates, 15 officers and members with 5 Bicol USA youth. Houston delegates sing Ang Buskay during the welcome party.
Bicol USA Houston Chapter Inc. donated $ 900.00 for BNAA scholarship Program [Currently Bicol USA is sponsoring three scholars], $500.00 for the BNAA Medical Mission, $300.00 for the BNAA Pumpwell Program and $100.00 for the BNAA Disaster Relief Program. All our donation goes to this good cause.
[2011 BNAA Convention Pictures in Jacksonville, Florida]
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July 15, 2011
WELCOME
LUAU Night
July 16, 2011
Convention Proper
GALA Night July 17, 2011
FAREWELL Picnic
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2011 Medical Mission in Goa, Camarines Sur, Partido Area |
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Bicol USA Houston Chapter, Sponsored a Medical & Dental Mission in the following Barangays of Goa, Camarines Sur, Philippines Mrs. Divinagracia R. Garchitorena, RN Mother of Jinky Dimaano Headed the mission.
Bicol USA Houston Chapter Donated $ 700.00 for this mission. Barangay Salog, Gimaga and Bagumbayan Pequeno benefited with this mission.
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Dr. Eddie P. Remo
Dr. Jose Arejola
Dr. Diosdado Fuentebella
Dra. Nita De Guzman (Ophthalmologist)
Dra. Gina C. Danoog (Dentist)
Mrs. Nora R. Hilario RN
Mrs. Divinagracia R. Garchitorena, RN
Ms. Cyril C. Dominguez
Ms. Elsie Elona
Dra Bernadette Carlos
Ms. Leah Nona R. Gachitorena, RN
Ms. Virgie Gacer, RM
Ms. Divina Guab, RM
3 Registered Nurses
6 Student Midwives
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Barangay Salog
258– Medical Cases
68—Dental Extraction
54—Eye Screening
6—Minor Surgery
24—Blood Glucose Screening |
Barangay Bagumbayan Pequeno
271-Medical Cases (Adult & Children)
62—Dental Extraction
75 - Eye Screening
3—Minor Surgeries
8 - Patients Referred to BMC Naga City |
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Barangay Gimaga:
225– Medical cases seen and treated
62– Dental Extraction
57-Blood Glucose Screening |
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2011 Certificate of Appreciation from Various Organizations |
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Barangay Council Medical Mission [June 19, 2011]
Barangay Gimaga, Goa, Camarines Sur Philippines
Barangay Council Medical Mission [May 22, 2011]
Barangay Bagumbayan Pequeno, Goa, Camarines Sur Philippines
Barangay Council Medical Mission [April 19, 2011]
Barangay Salog, Goa, Camarines Sur Philippines
Houston Millennium Lions Club Health Fair Service Provider
Houston, Texas USA [April 9, 2011]
Our Lady of Annunciation Parish Medical Mission
Bibincahan, Sorsogon City, Sorsogon Philppines [December 25, 2010] |
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Easter Sunday Picnic April |
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Bulusan Volcano Eruption Feb. 20, 2011 Disaster Relief |
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On Febraury 20, 2011 Bulusan volcano located at the town of Irosin Sorsogon city has erupted at 9:00 am Philippines time. We were informed of the magnitude of the devastation that this has cause to our fellow Bicolanos, specially the Sorsoganon. The BICOL USA Houston Chapter Inc. immediately responded to the call of humanitarian help. Officers and members started collecting some used clothing, Surgical mask and any non perishable goods to be sent to Sorsogon. We were able to shipped 5 balikbayan boxes of used clothing, Surgical mask and non perishable goods. ATLAS Shipping owned by Danny and Edna Legazpi here in Houston Texas, shipped the boxes for FREE.. Thank you Danny and Edna! The receptient in Bicol is Msgr. Angel Dy he is the CEO of the Social Action Foundation, Inc. (SSAFI) This is the foundation of the Dioceses of Sorsogon that is responsible for the disaster assistance. MORE PICTURES
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Induction of Officers & Dinner Ball on January 22, 2011 |
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The BICOL USA Houston Chapter Inc., would like to express its heartfelt gratitude for the support of all business firms, civic organizations, private individuals, Bicol USA members and friends for making this 14th BICOL USA Houston Chapter Inc. Induction of Officers a success !Above all, to Our Lady of Peñafrancia, Patroness of the Bicol Region, our advocate and "Ina" for constantly interceding for us to our Lord Jesus Christ for all our needs.
Congratulations to all the newly Elected Officers 2010 - 2012
God Bless You All.
Our gratitude is beyond words!
Bicol USA Houston Chapter Inc. Officers and Members |
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GUEST SPEAKER |
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Medical Mission 12/2010 by Meneleo Dimaano M.D. |
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Dr. Meneleo Dimaano, Bicol-USA Governor of Sorsogon joined by his wife, Jinky and his children took the initiative to take the opportunity to conduct medical mission and shared cheers with our less priveleged fellow Bicolanos while vacationing in his hometown last Christmas. Bicol USA pooled their personal resources together to come up with some stuff to share with our kababayan. Pictures |
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Thank You! One Philippines & Manila Headline |
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Our Lady of Penafrancia |
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SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES |
2012 |
Easter Sunday Picnic
April 8, 2012
Annual Picnic
General Meeting/Election
August 11, 2012
BNAA Convention
Detroit, Michigan
July 20-22, 2012
Penafrancia Feastivity
September 22, 2012
Christmas Party
December 8, 2012
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2011 CHRISTMAS CAROL
Fund Raising Donors
Our Sincere Thanks!!
Joelma Dancel-Alcantara Family
Idelle & Nelson Lavilla Family
Fred & Arlette Lamas
Joy Verde Family
2011CHRISTMAS CAROLS PICTURES
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2011 Peñafrancia Festivity |
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
THE BICOL USA – Houston Chapter Inc.
acknowledges with great admiration,
the generosity and cooperation of our
members, friends and devotees of our
INA
Who shared their talent, time and
treasure to make the celebration of the
Feast of Our Lady of Peñafrancia
Possible
Special thanks is also conveyed to
Notre Dame Catholic Church
for the use of their facility.
Special Thanks to
Fr.Paul Lockey, Pastor of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
for giving our Ina a place in their Marian Chapel
We wish to extend our sincere thanks to the following:
LECHON DONORS
Fred & Arlette Lamas
Danny & Edna Legazpi of ATLAS Shipping
FLOWER DONORS
Rose & Mel Reyes
Alexis & Norman Parrish
SPONSORS
Bong Sauza [ONE Philippines]
Amie Evans
Penafrancia (Pinky) Zoha
Jocelyn D. Alasaas
Michael & Maria De Pedro
Charyl (Winky) Pabico
Gwen & Archie Zalun
Edgar & Estella Agbigay
Joel & Russel Rivera
Edwin & Brenda Paragas
Lorna White
Roberto & Myrna Alon Alon
Nora & Miguel Licarte
Fely & Alex Melgarejo
Fannie & Vic Melgarejo
Penafrancia Zoha
Amie Evans
Amy Misola
Rehab Med-Care
Mr & Mrs Michael De Pedro
Sergia Trigo
PASCOH
Jocelyn Alasaas
Wilma Keane
Adolf & Norma Manlangit
PATRONS
Nestor & Rosario Compas
Felix & Lucila Enriquez
Isabel Kitchen
Jimmy & Shelly Valencia
Norma Fajardo
Steve & Gloria Saulog
Crisanta Apigo
Luis & Chit Bartolata
Jimbo & Rowena Torres
Rosary [SEAS Parishioner]
Rhoda Espina
Esther Madamba
DONORS
Milagros Miranda
Isabel
Marcelo & Teresita Castillo
Evangeline Cortez
Domeng & Tessie Pascual
Eliseo Gonzales
Sandy & Raphaela Laran
Alfredo Aranas
Ding
Reynaldo & Zayda Maloles
Mr & Mrs Jobel Redor
Urcia Family
Pete & Claudia Llorin
Jay Cordero
Marcelo & Teresita Castillo
Maria & Michael De Pedro
Menandro & Grace Aure
Nonie Cavanos
Maria Vetha Dipasupil
Daisy Fabros
Nelly Quiam
Carlos & Fe Dumlao
Special Thanks to the following Officers
Nelson & Idelle Lavila
Willy Cervantes
Jimbo & Rowena Torres
Henry & Mayette Flores
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