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Camarines Norte Association-Ontario Celebrates 7th Foundation Anniversary By: Tony A. San Juan, OCT
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Remarkably joined in by more than 200 guests, friends and family members, the officers and members of Camarines Norte Association Canada-Ontario (CNAC-O) celebrated successfully their foundation anniversary with a masquer- ade-themed gala on October 18, 2014 at Rembrandt Banquet Halls in Scarbor- ough, Ontario. The meaningful fundrais- ing occasion is in support of the organi- zation’s scholarship project and outreach assistance initiative in Camarines Norte, Philippines.
One of the event’s highlights was the formal induction of the 2014-2016 term executive officers and directors of the Tagalog-Bikol mix speaking organiza- tion. Led by Susan SJ. Llanera, as presi- dent, the other officers sworn in by the official representative of the Philippine Consul General-Toronto, (are) were : Merle Canlas,1st vice-president & acting secretary, Pong Ostonal, 2nd vice-presi- dent, Nely Lopriego, treasurer, Jocelyn San Juan, auditor, Carlito Cruz, public relations officer and Directors Elizabeth SJ. Cruz, Sonia SJ. Dela Cruz, Diego Ka- law Linan, Eva SJ. San Andres, Andrea A.San Juan, Marie A.San Juan, Virgie G.San Juan, Minda Sayoc, Rey Senis and Faye Silvio,
Also inducted were 8 Town Repre-
sentatives Shey Silvio (Basud), Ran- dy Fermo(Capalonga) ,Shirley SJ. Rosales(Daet),Manuel Ching(Jose Pan- ganiban), Sylvia SJ. Leaver( Mercedes), Vic Ricafrente( San Lorenzo Ruiz), An- gie A. San Juan(Sta. Elena) and Salvador San Juan, Jr.( Vinzons).
Ably hosted by community broadcast pioneer Kuya Roman Carretas and co- emcee Karen Pascual-Binaday. the enjoy- able program kicked off with the Cana- dian and Philippine national anthems’ renditions by Scott Dion Brown and Cheryll Samson, followed with soul-stir- ring invocation and grace-before-meals by director Elizabeth SJ. Cruz , CNAC- O president Susan Llanera’s welcome- cum- inaugural address, and the superb song-and-dance performances by Nicole Samantha Huff and Martha Joy.
CNAC-O , moreover, proudly hon- oured 10 notable leaders and personalities
for their exemplary contributions and ser- vices to the Filipino Canadian community. Among those presented with certificates of recognition were : philanthropist Dr. Victo- ria Santiago, PIDC president Norma Carpio, FCT president Rosalinda Javier, business leader Rafael Nebres, community advocate Alberto Rodil, financial service guru Agnes Miranda, singing diva Martha Joy, TV actor & singer Nicole Samantha Huff, songwriter & singer Scott Dion Brown, singer-entrepre- neur Chyrell Samson, and party hostess Ma- ria Geroche.
Tony A. San Juan , CNAC-O co-founder and adviser, endorsed and introduced five Filipino Canadians who are running for City of Toronto elective positions, namely: Randy Bucao( Councillor-York Centre) and TCDSB trustee-candidates Joey Abrenilla( Ward5), Manuel Ching( Ward 9), Paulina
Corpuz( Ward 12), reelectionist Garry Tan- uan( Ward 8) and Scarborough Southwest Liberal MP Nomination Candidate Mi- chelle Serrano. The fundraiser -silent auction was productively organized and managed by officer-sisters Marie San Juan, Sylvia Leaver and financial advisor Ted Celis. Andrea San Juan handled the exquisite hall decorations.
Collectively working on a precision-like performance , all the Association officers and members together with their spouses, part- ners and family members were noted and praised for their purposeful coordination and co-operation in achieving a delightful and memorable evening which was truly a mile- stone celebration.( T. San Juan).
Tony A.San Juan,OCT tnysanjuan@yahoo.ca
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