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The Official Newsletter of JCI Angeles City Culiat Issue No.2, July 2022
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Bulung Culiat July 2022, Issue no. 2
Editorial Board Charlene Mae Torres Editor-in-Chief Gabriel Ocampo Associate Editor
Letter from the editor WHERE DOES Culiat stand in the middle of chaos?
I am writing this Editor’s Note with mixed emotions, overthinking the many what-could-have-
been of my personal life and of the nation at large. This 2nd Bulung Culiat issue of the term comes later than planned. I’ve been caught in a family emergency and have been anxious for a period of time. When my mom was fighting for her life in the ICU, I kept myself busy observing other people come and go in the hospital’s facilities. The great divide between the moneyed ones and those who can barely make both ends meet is a given fact and an unpleasant sight. There is no way one could even romanticize it more – people crying of despair while choosing between saving a life or burdening the family in debt; healthcare
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workers literally dragging their feet to attend to emergencies while being victims to inhumane
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work hours and low pay.
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conditions get worse for more people. We are at a time when fuel prices surge like a nightmare,
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What I’ve seen is chaos, at least for me. I am not new to this, but somehow, I feel like the living
and it’s not even over yet. We are at a time when inflation is at 6.1% and peso vs. dollar is close to 60. More importantly, we are at a time when history is not only disrespected but also revised in
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broad daylight.
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poor become poorer and basic social services remain insufficient, if not completely unavailable,
Rafael Francisco Munoz Jester James Biluan Danielle Morales Kate Reyes-Romero Kevin Matthew Wilkerson BJC Angela Dominique Lazatin BJC Hans So BJC Lionel Kevin Natividad BJC Christian Joy Natividad BJC Jayson Punzalan BJC Kevin Abalos
About the cover What a great time for Bulung Culiat’s 2nd issue! As the chapter celebrates its 70th Induction & Turnover Ceremony, and Grand Reunion, the Editorial Board looks back on the historic 70 years,
I think this is where organizations like JCI should stand and act. Because at a time when the
that is when we answer the call; that is when organizations like JCI Culiat fulfill their mandate of serving the people and humanity. Everything is political – our choice to answer the calls of time or not is an effect of our political stance. Even love is political. The love that makes and motivates us to give and do more for others, is political. For the historic 70 years of this chapter, thousands have heed the call. Culiat has existed as a venue for genuine volunteerism and brotherhood. It was present at that time when the Kapampangan spirit was washed away by the lahars of the 1991 Pinatubo eruption. Culiat, for the longest time, has been with the people of Angeles City and of Pampanga, celebrating the resiliency of the region with its Tigtigan, Terakan Keng Dalan (TTKD); providing scholarships of technical skills training and connecting its graduates to its partner employers through Alay Skills; reaching out to far flung Indigenous Peoples’ communities with corporate sponsors in Ain’t No Mountain High; inspiring and recognizing outstanding Angeleno students with TOSSA, and many more worthwhile initiatives. As Culiat celebrates its 70 years of service and brotherhood, may we be reminded of the changing times, of how, now more than ever, our membership in the organization is of greater impact, privilege, and responsibility. May the past 70 years guide us to 70 more, to a heightened spirit and sense of service, to the middle of chaos, with the people and for the people. Cheers!
greatly influenced by the chapter’s drivers – its Past Presidents. The cover brings us nostalgia, whether we’re part of Culiat’s last decade or two, or if we’re relatively new members. But more than that, the cover promises more as Culiat takes on a new leadership, inspire more members-to-be, and takes on another 70 years or so staying true to JCI’s mission and vision while continuously adapting to the calls of time.
Charlene Mae Torres Editor-in-Chief, 2022 Director for Publications
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Get to know your 2022 BOD
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Y DEAREST JCI Angeles City Culiat, Happy 70th year anniversary! Time passed by so fast that we're already halfway through 2022. Nonetheless our chapter was never empty with activities that continued to live by our creed, mission, and vision. We entered the year with so much vigor and hope and I'm truly proud and happy to see this being continued and developed in every day I spend with everyone. More than awards and prestige, I am truly honored to witness the growth of our chapter and the members. It makes every effort, sweat and tears, worth it. As we enter the next half of this year, I would like to invite everyone to continue the momentum we have started. Let's go through 2022 together and let's make this the best year ever.
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Angeles Food Crawl (by Culiat, for Culiat)
16 Pinks win Masikan Team Building
18 Culiat: Answering the Calls of Time, 70 years past and beyond
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Culiat’s Past Presidents
Jessica Bravo
2022 LO President
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Messages from the National Board
John Glenn C. Lee 2022 National President JCI Senator No. 76051
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Alfredo Mondiguing Jr.
Kerby Javier Salazar
2022 National Executive Vice President
2022 National Treasurer JCI Senator No. 70683
Angeles City Culiat on its 70th Induction and Turnover
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International Angeles City Culiat on your 70th Induction
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Ceremonies.
& Turnover Ceremony.
your will, determination and perseverance but let
T IS my great honor and privilege that I extend my warmest felicitations and congratulations to JCI
This special occasion marks the turnover of the
ARMEST AND proudest congratulations to the incoming set of officers of the Junior Chamber
70 years of learning, sharing, and serving is
ET ME congratulate you for taking on the challenge to lead your Local Organization
in 2022. The path you chose to take would test me tell you from experience that becoming an
responsibility of leadership between President Russel
something to be truly proud of. More so now that we are
officer of the chapter is one of the most fulfilling
Caster N. Tan from Batch Dasig to very capable
experiencing a pandemic that is still affecting everyone
immersions you would face in JCI. You will come
President Jessica D. Bravo of Batch Synergy.
in a global scale. Despite the expected challenges and
out of it like a diamond, delivering a shining light
difficulties a Local Organization would face, you, the
of positive change to the people you will interact
symbolizes a renewal of JCI Angeles City Culiat
2022 set of officers led by President Jessica D. Bravo still
with in your One Year to Lead.
commitment to the Values, Mission, and Vision of JCI as
chose to lead and serve. Your resolution is a testament
we continue that road in celebrating the 75th year of JCI
of true leadership and determination.
The Induction and Turnover Ceremonies also
Philippines by 2023 in creating positive change.
As with Outgoing President Russel Caster N. Tan
To the 2021 officers led by President Russel Caster N. Tan, congratulations for finishing strong! It is my fervent hope that you remain active and be
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought different
during his term. May your desire to learn and grow in JCI
always ready to support your chapter in the years
challenges to each one of us, and our organization not
never waver, that your eagerness to share all that you’ve
to come.
exempted. However, looking at the brighter side, JCI
learned and experienced remain second nature, and
Philippines, having almost 7,000 members, will continue
that your passion to serve your local community would
D.Bravo, thank you for stepping up to guide your
with our Mission “To be the leading global network of
continue to burn ever brighter.
chapter in 2022. As leaders of your own chapter,
young active citizens.” I am determined that we can still
Stronger Together, may the spirit of brotherhood,
To the 2022 officers led by President Jessica
your performance would be important to this
create positive change because in 2022 JCI Philippines
cooperation and camaraderie emanate from your
endeavor. Your JCI Philippines family is ever ready
will be Stronger Together.
officers and members who have bravely taken on
to extend a helping hand to make 2022 the best
the challenge of leadership and service to your local
yet for our movement.
I have great confidence that JCI Angeles City Culiat will continue to dedicate its efforts to leverage opportunities to expand JCI brand and impact as we seek to sustain and rebuild our local economies; engage and empower the workforce; and, acknowledge, understand, and create solutions to the mental health impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Thank you, President Russel for your service and commitment to the organization and Congratulations President Cai for taking the challenge and the duty to lead JCI Angeles City Culiat in 2022. I wish you all the best in this momentous event of JCI Angeles City Culiat Induction Ceremony as you begin your one year to lead for JCI Year 2022. Congratulations and Mabuhay!!!
community. Continue to be an inspiration and role model of leadership and service. Congratulations JCI Angeles City Culiat!
A stronger JCI Philippines would only be possible if we work together. Thank you and Godspeed to JCI Angeles City Culiat! Cheers to a very successful 2022! Mabuhay ang JCI Philippines!
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Messages from our Area and Regional Officers
Ma. Karen Baldonado-Guillermo Area 1 Vice President
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ITH MY utmost and warmest greetings, I congratulate JCI Angeles City Culiat on its 70th Induction and
Turnover Ceremonies and Grand Reunion. I am privileged
Ricardo Virgilio Vega 2022 Regional Vice President – Central Luzon
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NCE A Jaycee, Always a Jaycee.” As one of the longstanding local organizations in JCI
Philippines, I am a witness to your burning passion and endless
that I share this year of leadership with the incoming BOD of
commitment in developing your members and helping those in
your chapter.
need. Your local organization also developed great leaders not
The impact that you have contributed to your community ripples and is one of our sources of inspiration to become
just within the organization, but your own localities as well. The Covid-19 pandemic significantly challenged the term
better. As such, embrace, value and grow your organization
of your 2021 board of directors, but still you showed resilience
so that it may give more opportunities for yourselves and
and dynamism in the different programs you have initiated. My
communities.
utmost commendation to your 2021 Local Board of Directors
I hope that you continue to strive with honor and excellence in serving your chapter so that you may truly fulfill your commitment and be able to take your chapter to greater heights. I would also like to commend the incoming BOD and
headed by 2021 President Russel Tan! Your term will definitely be etched in the history books of JCI Angeles City Culiat. The road to recovery from the reeling effects of the pandemic may be long and difficult, but I put my complete confidence to the 2022 Board of Directors, led by your 2022
members of JCI Angeles City Culiat for your unyielding
Local Organization President Jessica Bravo. As your 2022
efforts, commitment and loyalty to your organization. May
Regional Vice President, I am a witness to your perseverance to
this One Year To Lead encourage your members to continue
bring JCI Angeles City Culiat to even greater heights. Like what
upholding integrity, competence and innovation.
I’ve said to you, being a president is challenging as it requires
I will always count you to be our partner in achieving a better world for all of us. Mabuhay ang Area 1! Mabuhay and JCI Angeles City Culiat!
compassion, understanding and empathy and I have seen how you’ve hurdled the gargantuan tasks during your presidency. I wish only the best for JCI Angeles City Culiat and may you all continue to CREATE LEGACIES by being STRONGER TOGETHER. Ing kakung malugud a pamagbati kareng miyembro na ning JCI Angeles City Culiat king kekayung 70th Induction and Turnover Ceremonies! Mabuhay ang JCI Angeles City Culiat at Mabuhay ang JCI Philippines!
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Pres. Jessica “Cai” Bravo Work / Business: Businesswoman Hobbies / Passion: I usually spend my leisure time exploring new places or trying out new restaurants or cafes. I love traveling to new cities and places around the world; learning their culture and trying what locals usually eat. This feeds me that little sense of adventure. I also enjoy cooking and baking for my loved ones during my free time. And of course I wouldn’t be the President of JCI Angeles City Culiat if I didn’t have that passion for volunteering. I have been associated with a few non-profit organizations since my college days. Best JCI Culiat moment/experience: My best JCI Culiat moment was when we visited our sister chapter in Chungli, Taiwan. Attending such an event opened my eyes to greater things that JCI has to offer and inspired me to step-up not only for the chapter but also for the organization.
IPP Russell Caster Tan Work / Business: Businessman (Racio’s Grill and Sports bar, LMG Gas Station, Macao Car Wash) Hobbies / Passion: Motor sports Best JCI Culiat moment / experience: ASPAC 2018 in Kagoshima, Japan. Best memory, met a lot of JCI brothers and sisters, and it opened my eyes to the JCI World
EVP Princess Lam Work / Business: CEO / Princess Lam Garments and Manufacturing Corporation / Freelance makeup artist and cosmetic tattoo artist Hobbies / Passion: I have recently become fascinated with learning new languages, that lead me to aspire to be a polyglot. I have started reading more novels and taking language lessons. Aside from this, I also have a keen interest in the creative field, particularly in fashion, tattoo, and hair and make-up. In my spare time and to spur my interests, I would take on projects and clients which helps me fuel my creativity. Best JCI Culiat moment / experience: TTKD because you get to see a lot of members who come to oversee the project.
Sec. Loren Mae San Diego Work / Business: Contractor/Civil Engineer/ Marketing Specialist Hobbies / Passion: Creative arts and visual arts Best JCI Culiat moment / experience: Looking back on my BJC journey is always a pleasure for me. The opportunity to meet the amazing members and learn about things I didn’t know existed has been an overwhelming experience. I’m thankful for
this journey’s ability to shape me into the person I am today.
Treas. Jeny Santos-Icmat
Work / Business: Bountyful Pampanga Food Products Trading Hobbies / Passion: Cooking Best JCI Culiat moment / experience: Best JCI Culiat Experience was when we went to Taiwan for our sister chapter’s JCI Chung-li’s Anniversary & Induction.
Auditor Danielle Morales Work / Business: Company Accountant Bookkeeper Freelance Hobbies / Passion: Work Best JCI Culiat moment / experience: Giving hope to unemployed individuals in building their own business through our alay skills program
VP for Business Frankie Mar Adviento Work / Business: Principal Architect at ANd Solutions Corporation design creative studio Hobbies/Passion: If you look inside my mind, it’s architecture, architecture and architecture.I love to play Basketball, Volleyball and extreme rides but stopped when I broke a leg. Now it’s more of non-contact sports such as playing golf, bowling, swimming and darts. I also love music and play drums. Best JCI Culiat moment / experience: Most memorable experience in JCI was my first visit to JCI Chungli, Taiwan 2018. I was a baby jaycee back then and being the only male BJC out of the 4, I have to endure and overcome all the beer and whisky obstacles and tests. It’s a 4 days-3 nights non stop challenge until on the last night, everything really brings out the best in me (literally brings out) when I have to bottoms up a full glass of whisky and shout “Hodala” (Wă-tă-lā!!!) in front of the chapter president of the hosting chapter. I woke up with a red bloodshot eye and was historically named and renowned as the “Philippines Numba Wan”(sarcastically). It was a fun and memorable experience.
VP for Community Justin Lacson Work / Business: Graphic Artist Hobbies / Passion: Visual arts, Theater Best JCI Culiat moment / experience: The BJC program taught me how to be better by challenging and facing my weakness, creating projects that we didn’t know we can do. The hardships, long meetings, travels, food trips, conflicts, etc., made me a better person. I realize how much better I am as a whole after this program. It is one of the best experiences of my life.
VP for Individual Edinorenz “Ino” Buan Work / Business: Multimedia designer, Social Media Manager & Food Photographer Hobbies / Passion: Basketball and anything artsy fartsy Best JCI Culiat moment / experience: It’s the inductions, conventions, GMMs and fellowships that makes me feel alive here in JCI. That’s where the camaraderie and relationships are cemented, really. But my best?... that call from IPP russell inviting me to become a board of director. Who would’ve thought someone would see the potential in me and invite me to help him lead the year 2021. It opened so many opportunities in my growth as a JCI member and most importantly, my growth as a person and as a leader.
VP for International Eio Gabriel Natino Work / Business: Sales Executive - Rockwell Land Corporation Hobbies / Passion: Cross-country and road biking, driving while listening to chill/ lo-fi music, sleeping on my day off & watching sports documentary. Best JCI Culiat moment / experience: 2019 when I joined JCI and began my baby jaycees journey. It was during the TTKD Festival 2019 when I first experience what JCI do. I was able to meet the members then and from there was a start of a beautiful beginning. That is one of my most memorable experience in JCI Angeles City Culiat.
LSDD Jester James Biluan Work / Business: Principal Partner - Talent Development Solutions of Circa Logica Group Hobbies / Passion: Events Management, Hosting, Training, Team Building, TV Series and Movies, Food Trip Best JCI Culiat moment / experience: When I successfully finished my BJC program after coming back again for a new batch and the rest is history.
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JCI Culiat, JCI Cebu signs twinning agreement By Charlene Mae Torres
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ULIAT GAINS another sister chapter with JCI Cebu, 5th of March, Cebu City.
JCI Culiat President Jessica Bravo and JCI Cebu President Jacques
Ian Estola made the twinning officially sign the twinning agreement during the latter chapter’s induction and turnover ceremonies. Culiat hopes that the twinning would strengthen its international affairs and allow the two chapters to work more closely on various projects for the benefit of their respective members and communities.
LSDD launches training series to rekindle passion By Jester James Biluan
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N CELEBRATION of the National Skills Development Month, JCI Angeles City
The second training covered Effective Leadership, a JCI official course. The
Culiat presented “Passion for Excellence Training Series 100” last February.
COVID-19 pandemic has altered how leaders are viewed. The 2021 AD for
Culiat aimed to reignite the reasons why its members joined the organization
UNSDG of Area 1 assisted in providing useful advice on how leaders can assist
through the official JCI Courses facilitated by seasoned JCI members.
members in navigating the pandemic and recovery through the use of real-life
Fortunately, the initiative was recognized by the JCI Philippines Area One
examples and insights.
through the leadership of 2022 AVP for Area 1 for the exemplary implementation
The third training was on another official JCI course called JCI Discover which
of the local training program, Rekindling Passion For Excellence Training Series
was designed to help participants understand why JCI exists as they concentrate
100 in support of the 2022 JCI Philippines training series, following the National
on the core values and framework that underpin the JCI Mission. 2021 Culiat
theme AdventYOUR an Area One’s training series “Beyond Borders: Training
LSDD provided practical advice on how members and potential members can
leaders for a changing world.”
make more out of their JCI journey.
Using real-world examples and insights from other skilled facilitators, 2022
The fourth training focused on project management, with the aim of
LSDD helped provide practical guidance on how to become effective BJC
empowering BJCs and members to understand and use the fundamentals of
Leaders. The first training was about the BJC Officer’s course, where the chapter
project management effectively and efficiently by using the JCI Active Citizen
trains and develops skills of the BJC Officers so that they can lead groups
Framework as a guide when leading projects or working in teams.
effectively and with confidence.
Culiat also initiated “The Digital Pivot: New Era of Training Engagement” in partnership with JCI Cebu, and the “Practical Guide to Learning Needs Analysis Activity” which was facilitated by Culiat’s LSDD. The last program was a round table discussion where the chapter invited 2022 NC for YLEA, Area 1 ASDD, and NSDD where everyone tackled the trends, pertinent challenges faced by local organizations, and gave tips on how chapters can encourage a development-centric mentality. ttendance included JCI Kota Kinabalu and other local organizations, proving the success and impact of the training series.
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Culiat sets stage for local electoral face off
FFAC gets highest gross in years
By BJC Angela Dominique Lazatin
By BJC Angela Dominique Lazatin
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CI CULIAT set the stage for local electoral candidates in the 2nd installation of Talastasang Culiat: Angeles City electoral
forum held at The Infinity. Led by EVP Princess Lam and VP Justin Lacson, Talastasang Culiat served as a forum for candidates running for public office in Angeles City to present and discuss their platforms and visions for the next administration. Moreover, it promotes voters’ education by helping voters and supporters to make well-informed decisions. The chapter partnered with various organizations in the city such as Greater Clark Visitors Bureau (GCVV), Angeles Clark Balibago Lions Club, Alliance of Travel Agencies of Pampanga (ATTAP), Pampanga Travel Agents Society (PATS), Metro Angeles Chamber
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AST FEBRUARY 15, JCI Angeles Culiat held one of its flagship projects called Flowers For A Cause (FFAC), an
annual fundraiser offering a variety of gift options such as bouquets and other sweet treats or add-ons which are to be delivered to recipients for free, and at times, with the fulfillment of little requests to add to the mood. FFAC aims to raise funds for the benefit of the chapter’s
of Commerce and Industry Inc. (MACCII), Hotels and Restaurant
community projects such as Alay Skills, Ain’t No Mountain
Association in Pampanga (HARP) and ACCERT. They supported
High, and Agos, to name a few.
the event via search of sponsors, provision of food and beverages, invitation of candidates, and security throughout the event. Both parties – KMBLN led by Hon. Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr., and Bayung Angeles led by Coun. Amos Rivera – were invited along with their supporters. Candidates utilized their given time to share their thoughts and probable solutions on the current
This year, the project was led by BJC Gela Lazatin of Batch Multiverse, and offered two floral bouquet options and 1 balloon bouquet as main products, and sangria, truffles and mini-balloon bouquets for add-ons. Orders were collected online and the chapter utilized social media sites such as Facebook and Instagram to market the products and the event. Having Racio’s as the command center, the members, who
issues that the city is facing and to hopefully catch the hearts of
volunteered to be riders, delivered 121 items throughout
the Angelenos.
Angeles City, and its neighboring cities of Mabalacat, San Fernando, and Mexico. Despite meeting little bumps on the road, the event proved to be successful as it surpassed the record in the project’s history, collecting total sales of P140,479.00.
Shout out!
Happy 20th anniversary, BJC Batch Bomb!
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Angeles Food Crawl (by Culiat, for Culiat): Episode 1
By Rafael Francisco Munoz
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S MUCH as Culiat contributes to training and developing young active citizen-leaders, Culiat
members are also drivers of Pampanga’s local food scene. As it often goes, you’ll find two or more food places in every corner of the city, and at least one in every corner is owned by a Culiat member. Are we proud? Yes, with feelings. In this issue, let us drive you around the streets of Angeles City and indulge in some of the finest Culiat member-owned restaurants (in no particular order, of course). So, get ready because we’re sure you’ll crave along the drive. *wink*
Racio’s Grill and Sports Bar
Location: Malabanias, Angeles City
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COULDN’T think of a better place to call JCI Angeles City Culiat’s home and host (at least as long as I remember), than Racio’s. Owned by Culiat’s Immediate
Past President Russell Tan, this gem at the heart of Angeles City’s food, beer, and grill district is the best all-week chill place, open from lunch til late night. The open sports bar ambience with billiards table, darts, and bar counter resembles the hangout spots of the ‘80s and ‘90s kids. Nostalgic. Outside this area is a bigger space for alfresco dining, sandwiched in front and back by the stage and barbecue station, then in sideways by the sports bar and private function hall. Serving simple yet delicious and filling food, Racio’s makes you enjoy dining over juicy conversations, socializing and just sitting pretty whether in broad daylight or after work hours. Its menu is diverse and simple, but it hits every spot of your cravings. From street food pica pica, pinoy bbq, sisig and other rice meals, sashimi, to kapampangan favorites like fried itik, Racio’s sure won’t disappoint. Their BBQs with Java rice are a must try, hitting that smokey BBQ flavor just right, as they retain the meat’s tenderness. Same goes with their buttermilk fried chicken, a favorite for many Culiat members, it is served crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, filling that white plate with generous servings. Beyond Racio’s effect on JCI members in the many occasions it has hosted, Racio’s has also established itself as the local go-to for drinks and everyday night out among barkadas, regardless of age and social group. But during lunch time, especially on weekends, Racio’s transforms into a warm family place. So, I guess it’s safe to say everyone’s welcome at Racio’s. Pro tip: if you love barbecue and you reached Racio’s hungry, start with any of their grilled items or sisig with java rice, add other BBQ on sticks like isaw baboy
RAFFY’S Recos:
and isaw manok (pork and chicken intestines), or that crispy chicharong bulaklak,
Chicken BBq with Java Rice, crispy isaw sisig, BBQ items (like Hotdog, Isaw, Chicken heart)
or buttermilk fried chicken, then order a bottle of your favorite beer (served ice-
Editor’s Add-ons:
those with maintenance meds though, if you know what I mean)
Roastbeef with mashed potato, Sisig, buttermilk fried chicken, ice-cold beers, mixed-fruit smoothie
cold!) or a glass of frozen margarita, and voila, your long night has began! (Not for Oh and BIG plus, you’ll get the most hospitable service from Racio’s staff, something that genuinely reflects from the warm hospitality of its owner, IPP Russell.
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Nyaman na pho Location: Manuel L. Quezon Street, Lourdes Sur, Angeles City
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IGHT, HEALING, comforting. That’s how I feel when I eat a bowl of beef pho and a plate of fresh spring rolls from Nyaman Na Pho.
Its owner, Culiat’s 2004 President Arnel Calaguas, is half Vietnamese
by descent. Since our families are connected, I remember how we would always eat their homemade pho, spring rolls and egg omelet on every occasion we got invited, and I would always hear people tell PP Arnel that they should open up a restaurant. You would know with every spoonful of Pho that the broth was boiled to perfection with years of experience and an authentic Vietnamese influence. The broth is full of flavor, the noodles are bouncy, the herbs are a perfect addition to balance out the meat and broth. Fresh, vibrant, and absolutely delightful to the palate, Nyaman Na pho truly serves one of the best Vietnamese fresh spring rolls in the city. It’s straightforward yet authentic, bursting with simple yet harmonious flavors that you’ll crave and want. The translucent parcels are first packed with salad greens, a slither of meat and shrimp, and a layer of coriander, before being neatly rolled and dunked in your favorite condiments -- their special fish sauce (alubebe) or peanut sauce, your choice. A good banh xeo is a crispy crepe bulging with pork, shrimp, and bean sprouts, plus the garnish of fresh herbs that are a staple of most authentic Vietnamese dishes. To enjoy one like a local, cut it into manageable slices, roll it up in rice paper or lettuce leaves and dunk it in Nyaman na Pho’s special sauce. Experiencing food from other countries is an experience one shouldn’t
Fortune Tea House Location: GF SM City Clark, Angeles City
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hen we think of Fortune Tea House, we immediately think of celebrations. May it be small wins or big momentous milestones, Fortune’s celebratory
ambiance and colorful feasts are just a perfect fit for every occasion. We had Fortune Tea House’s best sellers and boy, they live up to the name. Thanks to the generosity of Culiat member Louchezzi Tancungco-Lim (whose family owns the restaurant), it was a real feast with countless “mmmm” and
miss, but with the situation brought by the pandemic these past few years,
“yuuummm” for us! The sweet and sour shrimp had big shrimp pieces fried to
Nyaman na Pho scratches that itch to go to Vietnam and eat these dishes,
perfection and smothered with the perfect balance of sweet and sour sauce. The
and it’s a heavenly moment to savor.
spicy spareribs were crispy and juicy, a combination that’s hard to achieve, and the spice was just right to make you crave for more. Pro tip on these dishes, get a spoonful with everything from the plate (onions, bell peppers, the meat and sauce) and that’s guaranteed to be the best bite!) The fried rice was superb, they got the perfect yellowish Chinese fried rice with hefty meat and other ingredients. The fried prawn dumpling did not disappoint! Fortune Tea House sure did not forget that one big shrimp that almost filled the wonton wrapper. What a bang for your buck! Their beef with broccoli is perfect to share, with generous servings of both the perfectly blanched broccoli and the tender beef slices. Great for those on a broccoli diet, too! Each bite of the food makes you feel nostalgic as you remember every milestone you celebrated. The way the dishes are served makes you want to share them with family and friends. So the next time you feel like celebrating even for simply surviving the day, Fortune Tea House has its doors open for you at SM City Clark. RAFFY’S Recos: Spicy Spareribs, Fried Prawn Dumpling, Beef with Broccoli
RAFFY’S Recos: Beef Pho, Goi Cuon (Fresh Spring Rolls) Editor’s Add-ons: Goi Bui (Pomelo Salad), Bun Thit Nuong (Grilled Pork with Vermicelli)
Editor’s Add-ons: Bird’s Nest Soup, HK Noodles Seafood, Lemon Chicken, Japanese Siomai, Roasted Duck (as a huge chinese food fan, I can go on and on with this list, trust me)
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Toll House Location: Main Branch at Sto. Rosario St., Angeles City (Also available at Marquee Mall, SM Clark, SM Telabastagan, Newpoint)
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NE OF of the oldest restaurants in our list is Toll House, founded in 1988 by the Concepcion Sisters (family
of Culiat member Jan Romero) and now celebrating 34 years with branches all over Pampanga’s key city malls, unfailingly serving their secret family recipes that remind us of good times and happy memories at home. My first Toll House memory includes my first exposure to their blueberry cheesecake. I remember saving my allowance for the week to be able to buy and eat the cheesecake with their famous baked macaroni. These two were staples of my childhood. Arguably, the most famous Item on Toll House’s menu (aside of course from its long list of family recipe cakes) is the Baked Macaroni (with a Toll House trade secret sauce), which
RAFFY’S Recos:
is distinctively Toll House – warm, creamy, and homey. It perfectly
Baked Macaroni, Blueberry Cheesecake, Combination BBQ
captures the panlasang pinoy (Filipino taste), with its base tomato sauce
Editor’s Add-ons:
that’s reminiscent of Filipino birthday parties, and a topping of the creamy
Tropical Chicken, Pistachio Cake, Tak-de (Brazo) (pro tip for the cakes: serve them chilled)
and slightly sweet bechamel sauce. Its Tropical Chicken, another party staple, is a layer of shredded chicken cooked with a special mushroom sauce, carrots and corn kernels, then topped with a blanket of rich, buttery and smooth mashed potatoes.
The highlight of our food crawl at Toll House for me was the Combination BBQ which has specially marinated chicken, pork and beef, sauteed with onions and sliced carrots, then served with a cup of steamed rice and macaroni salad on the side. This recipe started as the family’s version of a Korean dish that fascinated them (although, Korean food was not really as popular then in the country as it is now). Today, Toll House has perfected its trademark sweet and savory Combination BBQ and the dish is now one of the resto’s signature dishes Toll House’s main branch in Sto. Rosario has also been renovated and is now open to private functions and meetings with as small as 15 pax to as big as a hundred with their Crisostomo Hall. The owners have always envisioned Toll House as a “stop-over for a taste of home”, and I guess their food proves that vision successful.
Paizano’s Pizzeria
Location: Main branch at Zeppelin St., Angeles City (also available in Sto. Rosario St., Angeles City)
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IZZA TALKS always spark debates. But for Paizano’s, we just have to agree that they are one of the best (if not the best) home-grown NY-style pizzeria in the city,
or even on a wider scale. Paizano’s started as a hole-in-the-wall offering New York style pizzas owned by a foreigner when Culiat’s Past President Avelaine Nepomuceno-Galang’s family found it in 2012. Upon knowing that the owner was selling the business, it took only a week for PP Avs (who is a huge pizza fan, btw) to run the numbers and close the deal. After re-developing the brand and its menu, Paizano’s is as we know it today – serving the best all cheese, white, and other pizza variants we love. I personally love Paizano’s Manhattan and White Cheese, but the pepperoni pizza is divine, too! Aside from pizzas, Paizano’s also serves other
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Bulung Culiat dishes like lasagna and chicken wings. Perfect for televised sports matches, I remember Paizano’s being sold out during a Pacquiao match. If you love chicken wings like I do, their Honey BBQ flavor is a must try! As the owner, PP Avs was asked about her favorite Paizano’s pizza flavor, and she shared a trick: Cheese Lover’s Pizza with added pepperoni and mushrooms – a seemingly traditional take on a pizza that works just perfect if you love the classic cheese with an added kick from the toppings you prefer. And if you’re in the mood for something notso-traditional, go for the Artichoke Spinach Pizza, a recipe that took PP Avs a trip to New York, researching and finding inspiration, plus a month worth of trial and error until the taste became just right for the market. With more pizza places and other restaurants serving pizza being established in the city day by day, I say with confidence that Paizano’s remains a go-to, the closest to an authentic New York style pizza that we can get. RAFFY’S Recos: Honey BBQ wings, Pepperoni, White Pizza
Editor’s Add-ons: Cheese Lovers Pizza, Artichoke Spinach Pizza, or just ask to have yours customized (or do multiple flavors in one) and thank me later!
Taramen
Location: The Hood, Sto. Rosario St. Sto. Domingo, Angeles City
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ESIGNED AS an Izakaya, Taramen serves affordable ramen, sushi, don buri and more, personally developed and crafted by 2020 Culiat President Don Edward Quito, who serves as the owner
and chef of Taramen. Upon entering the humble space adorned by a mural painting that reminds you of the Izakayas in Japan, you’ll already feel at ease and excited to order as the friendly staff approaches you. I ordered the Shoyu Ramen, while my colleagues had Tonkotsu and Tantanmen. I had a taste of all, of course. The ramen broth, which is the soul of every ramen, is full of flavor, but not too heavy that makes you surrender halfway. The noodles are cooked just right, and the toppings are really quality, you would know that they are freshly sourced. As Taramen’s tagline goes, “taste the real goodness of ramen”, and I believe that. We also had Spam Nigiri, Spicy California and Kani Maki. The Spicy California has that spice just enough that you would be surprised you finished a whole serving. The Spam Nigiri was a surprise. I was expecting a certain taste of a spam dish, but taramen tweaked the nigiri just a little so that you would be tasting the familiar taste of spam but also entering a new dimension with its own sauce. The Kani Maki’s flavor tickles your palate just perfectly. It has creamy, satisfying flavors that are balanced in
RAFFY’S Recos: Tonkotsu Ramen, Kani Maki and Chicken Katsu
such a way that it just explodes in your mouth every bite. Editor’s Add-ons:
The Chicken Katsu was prepared perfectly and
Kani Maki, Pork Bun, ALL Don Buri
served on top of steamed aromatic Japanese rice. I recommend putting a little bit of everything from that Katsu bowl in the spoon and you will be experiencing the perfect blending of tastes. Affordable but really quality food, Taramen makes the Japanese food craving exciting and within reach.
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T’S NO surprise that in the culinary capital of the Philippines, Culiat members also take the lead in promoting the gastronomic food scene.
And it’s even no surprise that they provide only the highest standards in both their food offering and service. But this is not the end, as we have more restaurants owned by Culiat members on the list, and this team is excited to try them all (again) and feature them in the next issues of Bulung Culiat.
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Culiat pushes pet-friendly Culiat connects job seekers, spaces, pet adoption initiatives employers in Obrang Culiat 2.0 By BJC Lionel Kevin Natividad
By Jester James Biluan
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ULIAT IMPLEMENTED the second iteration of JCI Angeles City Culiat’s Flagship Project OBRANG Culiat last June 25 in order to provide businesses the chance to network with
potential employees, and provide job seekers the chance to meet potential employers and the opportunities available, as businesses adapt to economic conditions. Spearheaded by Culiat LSDD Jester James Biluan, the project’s primarily aims to give Pampanga’s blue- and white-collar employees jobs. The project also offered access to multiple employers at once, help with manpower sourcing for employers and recruitment firms especially in areas where skills are in high demand, training and self-employment assistance, indirect marketing for employers’ brands, direct marketing for sponsors’ and partners’ brands, and support for DOLE’s anti-illegal recruitment campaign by allowing screened access for job
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ULIAT LAUNCHED its flagship pet project, Petstival, a local pet
seekers to legitimate employers. All unemployed workers, both skilled and unskilled, recent college graduates, graduates
community festival chaired by BJC Lionel Kevin Natividad, 22 May at The
of training institutions, displaced workers, and workers looking for a promotion are eligible to
Infinity, Angeles City. Petstival is poised to be an annual event where local pet owners, animal
join Obrang Culiat. More than 500 candidates registered to participate in the job fair, which
lovers, potential pet parents and pet-care professionals can get together to
gave them access to 31 firms in Pampanga who had a total of 162 different job openings.. A
celebrate their pets, discuss various mental health benefits of having pets, the
seminar covering the following topics: Practical Tips for Career Success, Business Etiquette
importance of proper pet care, and the push for local pet adoption drives.
and Professional Grooming, and HR’s Perspective: Be more than qualified were also held to
Culiat opened this first Petstival with a pet-owner blessing, a pet education
guarantee that all participating applicants may successfully land a job.
seminar, a summer-themed fashion show where pets and their owners dressed in colorful costumes while gracing the aisle stage with some tricks, and a pet adoption drive in partnership with Noah’s Ark Dog and Cat Shelter. Noah’s Ark has been home to stray cats and dogs who are being rescued and are waiting to be given new homes with deserving potential pet parents. Also, animal welfare advocate Ms. Mitzi Cruz of Best Friends Furever Sanctuary, a pet sanctuary for senior dogs of the Philippine Animal Welfare Society (P.A.W.S) gave a talk about responsible pet ownership and upkeep.
‘Lettuce Grow!’ launched
encourages urban farming
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By BJC Christian Joy Natividad
CI ANGELES City Culiat encourages urban farming through its “Lettuce
on this gardening method and encourage its members and the community to
Grow: Hydroponics 101” workshop held last March 19 at The Orchard:
start growing their own food, especially at this time when prices of necessities
Community Place.
are rising. Hydroponics may also help households to have an extra source of
Hydroponics Pampanga representatives Mr. Ryan Puno and Ms. Mae Plantilla discussed the basics to start and the benefits of urban farming that is soilless, or what is called hydroponics. Angeles City is an urbanized city where most of its
income once they are able to grow more. Farming in general – especially when issues of Filipino farmers’ age and discussions on the succession of farming practices and methods are brought to the table –
land mass is used for residential houses and commercial
remains a huge setback for the agriculture industry
buildings. This also means that there is less fertile
and for food security at large.
soil that can be cultivated to grow leafy and green vegetables. In cases like this, soilless urban gardening is the best way to grow vegetables. Culiat aims to create awareness
Now more than ever, adoption of alternative farming methods and an increased social awareness of these are a must.
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Culiat sponsors deserving Angelenos’ weddings By BJCs Angela Lazatin and Hans So
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ULIAT CONDUCTS its first “I Do Mo, Sagot Ko”, a project that sponsors deserving couples their all-expense paid wedding
ceremony and reception. The wedding event and reception for this 1st ever project installation was held at the Century Hotel, Balibago last June 24, under the chairmanship of BJC Chibley Bacani whose career background is in the events industry. Culiat posted in its Facebook page the requirements and mechanics for eligible couples. The deserving couples were then chosen based on their video submission explaining why they deserve to be a part of the project and be given a free wedding. Out of the 10 entries, 7 couples were selected to be part of the program.
Culiat activates Drive With Dad 2022 for Alay Skills By BJC Kevin Abalos
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HE CHAPTER has once again activated Drive With Dad after a 2-year
The project was elevated and made possible with the help of various well-known local events suppliers including Timeless Events by Chantal Bacani, Rab4Love Studios, Richard Strand Hair and Make Up Services,
hiatus, to celebrate Fathers’ Day 2022 and for the benefit of Alay Skills
scholars, 18-19 June at Marquee Mall, Angeles City. Due to the restrictions of the Covid-19 pandemic, Drive with Dad exhibits have been stopped for the past 2 years. Last year, instead of an
Best Western Hotel, to name a few.
exhibit, Culiat car and big bike enthusiasts gathered for a literal drive that
Culiat goes braver lengths for cancer awareness
By Danielle Morales
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ULIAT, THROUGH its flagship community project Brave Lengths, aims to collect at least 100 sets of hair donations to be turned into wigs for cancer patients.
Brave Lengths is launched in collaboration with YMCA’s program “Strands
of Hope”, a project established to be a venue for pooling resources and encouraging other people to donate their hair to become a wig. The project is led by LO Auditor Danielle Morales who has partnered with local salons for the collection of cut hair. The project also encourages the donation of plywood and plastic bottles to build a stand for the wigs, which is part of the after-care for the wigs produced. Culiat and the project committee recognizes how exhausting battling the Big C can be. It is in this essence that, as one of the leaders of the community, Culiat understands how the project may aid in the battle, in its little ways. Brave Lengths is an ongoing project and is still open for hair donations as of writing.
transcended Angeles City to Bulacan and back. Headed by BJC Kevin Abalos and with the support of car enthusiast Culiat members, the chapter successfully gathered a total of 24 car and big bike / vespa owners this year to exhibit at Marquee Mall’s event center. The project generated a total of P131,500 in gross income and sponsorships which shall mostly go to the Alay Skills funds. Alay Skills is one of Culiat’s longest-running programs that aims to help out-of-school youth who are willing to study vocational courses like electrical installation and maintenance, cookery, cosmetology and more. Alay skills has certified more than 8,000 locals to date.
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Pinks win Culiat’s Masikan Team Building By Kate Reyes-Romero
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ND THE Pinks have won it! A come from
quick strategic planning, to be resourceful, to build
behind win against the 3-time champions, Red
partnerships and facilitate negotiations amongst the
everyone went home as one MASIKAN Culiat. Special thanks to the committee members who
Team. The Pinks were able to play their cards right
opposing teams, to understand fellow members, and
shared their ideas, time, and a lot of efforts to make
and completed an upset against the Reds, who were
to learn from each other’s experiences.
the project a success: Wilson Molina, Romiel Passion,
leading from the start of the competition, to take this year’s Masikan Team Building.
To witness the members’ competitiveness and
William Banal, Jester James, Benny Agbanlog, Raffy
their desire to pursue excellence in every activity
Munoz, Dane Morales, Ino Buan, Ronnel Garcia,
presented would only make you believe that the
Jerald Salazar, Kevin Wilkerson, Bucks Manabat,
come together again after the 2-year lull due to the
chapter has a bright future in the hands and hearts of
Kelvin Sampang, Arvey Zapanta, Maki Chan, and the
pandemic. The cheers of the five teams have set
its members emerging as leaders of the organization.
Multiverse BJCs.
It was refreshing to see old and new members
the tone and atmosphere of the event, reflecting
Indeed, April 21 was a day and night of
Thanks, too, to Pres Cai Bravo, EVP Princess Lam,
how members can be so creative and bullies at the
celebration of brotherhood and sisterhood at Garden
and 2022 BOD for the support. Special thanks to
same time. The designed program and activities
Dine Resort in Mabiga. The day may have started
PP JC Lim and PP Paulita Gomez-Manabat for the
allowed the members to do tactical thinking and
with five colorful teams, but at the end of the night,
assistance in facilitating.
Culiat joins nat’l JCI week celeb; diversifies activities By Charlene Mae Torres
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ULIAT CELEBRATED JCI Week 2022 with projects reaching the Indigenous Peoples’ communities of Sitio Calapi through Litratu Project, to the cultural streets of Angeles City with Kusinang Kapampangan, and more other activities before finally topping it off with the Grand Fellowship Night in collaboration with Area One and the different JCIP Chapters.
Padyak Culiat
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he annual opening of JCI Week starts with an early morning bicycle ride around town, with Culiat members sharing their passion for cycling and fitness.
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Kusinang Kapampangan
n partnership with Museo Ning Angeles, Culiat presented Kusinang Kapampangan, a food bazaar featuring home-grown kapampangan restaurants. The event was held at Plaza Angel in Museo ning Angeles last April 22. The project aims to promote Kapampangan gastronomy by serving as a platform for emerging food brands run by Kapampangan owners and foodies alike.
Litratu
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he project follows the sentimental Filipino family gift-giving – a happy family portrait in the living room. The 67 families of Sitio Calapi received free photoshoot framed family portraits.
Gov’t Support Discussion
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eaded by LSDD Jester Biluan and with 2022 JCI Week Chairperson AED Lian Rimando as guest speaker, Culiat held an online discussion of the role of organizations like JCI in bridging the government and the communities.
Masikan Team Building
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uliat’s 2022 team building dominated by the Pink Team was carried out as part of the JCI Week celebration, strengthening the members’ bond and commitment to the chapter.
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Pamiabe-abe Grand Fellowship
he cherry on top of Culiat’s JCI Week is more than a decoration, but the most awaited main event. The Grand Fellowship has gathered JCIP members from all over the country, igniting brotherhood and togetherness, and proving that the chapter holds some of the best parties in the organization.
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Pamiabe-abe closes Culiat’s JCI Week with a blast By Loren Mae San Diego
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ULIAT ENDS its JCI Week 2022 with a blast – the Pamiabe-
celebration of achievements, let’s cultivate
abe Grand Fellowship.
new partnerships, let’s foster relationships and
On the last day of JCI Week celebration, JCI Angeles City Culiat
as one JCI Philippines, let’s come together to
hosted 286 delegates from over 20 different local organizations
become stronger and to make a difference in
from the north to the south in the PAMIABE-ABE: JCI Philippines
the Philippines”.
Grand Fellowship. Culiat Secretary Loren San Diego spearheaded
All the hard work that the committee put in
the event with the help of AED Lian Rimando and RVP RV Vega on
has paid off as the members of different local
April 23 at Racio’s Grill and Restaurant. The chapter’s primary host,
organizations commended them for organizing
JCI Angeles City Culiat, was accompanied by JCI Tarlac City, JCI
an impressive event. The success of Pamiabe-able
Cauayan Bamboo, and JCI Nueva Ecija Mandala as co-hosts. As
is also greatly attributed to the efforts of IPP Russell
part of the celebration, NEVP Alfred Mondiguing, JCI Week NC
Tan, who has been hands-on since the start. JCI
Mona Ignacio and ND Mabelle Castro participated.
Angeles City Culiat extends gratitude to everyone who
Pamiabe-abe ignited the fire of camaraderie and forged bonds
attended and supported the event.
among JCI Philippines chapters. As RVP RV Vega said, “This is a
Walking the streets of AC for a gastronomic treat By BJC Hans So
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ULIAT, THROUGH the EATS Kapampangan project, vlogs
After learning them, the Kapampangans passed those skills on
the streets of Angeles for a gastronomic tour featuring
from generation to generation. Sisig, tocino, pancit luglug (also
homegrown restaurants and local spots, aiming to promote
known as palabok), and tibok tibok are among the few that
local businesses and preserve the food heritage of the province.
originated from Pampanga.
As is common knowledge, Pampanga is renowned as the
Eats Kapampangan aims to further promote the
culinary capital of the Philippines since it produces the majority
gastronomical spots in Angeles City. In order to represent the
of the country’s top Filipino dishes. Pampanga residents are
first season of this initiative, Culiat’s Eats Kapampangan team
renowned for their love of and aptitude for cooking. The love
picked a number of restaurants with distinctive menu items that
growing online!
of cooking among Kapampangans dates back to the Spanish colonization of the Philippines. As the first Spanish province
EATS Kapampangan vlog will soon be published in Culiat’s
in Luzon, the Spaniards taught Kapampangans how to cook.
Culiat is
span from familiar to exotic.
Youtube and social media pages.
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Culiat, through the years
Culiat Jaycees Answering the calls of time
70 years
past and beyond
Photos from PP Aloysius Paras’ albums, JCI Angeles City Culiat Members
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Once a Jaycee
Always a Jaycee
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CULIAT PRESIDENTS
1952-1953 Artemio Simpauco 1953-1954 Conrado Del rosario 1954-1955 John W. Joseph 1955-1956 Alfredo P. De leon 1956-1957 Alberto C. Paras 1957-1958 Leopoldo P. Valdez 1958-1960 Nicardo Ocampo 1960-1961 Nicolas J. Tinio 1961-1962 Abelardo G. Tinio 1962-1963 Geromin G. Nepomuceno 1963-1964 Democrito C. Lumanlan 1964-1965 Celestino T. Ocampo 1965-1966 Ulpiano M. Tongol 1966-1967 Conrado G. Del rosario 1967-1968 Emmanuel Y. Angeles 1968-1969 Juanito O. Velasco 1969-1970 Ener C. Lumanlan 1970-1971 Hernando S. Angeles 1971-1972 Eduardo R. Antonio 1972-1973 Luciano L. S. Biag Jr. 1973-1974 Antonio Y. Angeles 1974-1975 Antonio V. Abad Santos 1975-1976 Asterio S. Angeles Photos and List from PP Joyce Macaspac
1976-1977 Bienvenido C. Mercado 1977-1978 Antonio Y. Angeles 1978-1979 Danilo Tuazon 1979-1980 Angelito P. Santos 1980-1981 William Y. So 1981-1982 Francisco Buan, Jr. 1982-1983 Aloysius C. Paras 1983-1984 Patricio G. Santiago 1984-1985 Roberto D. Tayag 1985-1986 Benito M. Chua 1986-1987 Abelardo L. Guevarra 1987-1988 Rodrigo D. P. Bacani 1988-1989 Wilfredo M. Ng 1989-1990 Pedro D. Roxas 1990-1991 Nicanor B. Dela cruz 1991-1992 Ronaldo P. Tiotuico 1992-1993 Joselito T. Roman 1993-1994 Mario Munoz 1994-1995 Numeriano Z. Pangilinan 1995-1996 Joselito T. Reyes 1996-1997 Dennis Anthony Uy 1997-1998 Rafael Y. Angeles 1998-1999 Marnel Y. Yturralde
1999-2000 Hilarion Ritchie D. Nacpil 2000-2001 Ferdinand Z. Pangilinan 2001-2002 Gabriel T. Sangil 2002-2003 Raul Paul Y. Bangsil 2003-2004 Oliver Gozun 2004-2005 Arnel Calaguas 2005-2006 Glenn G. So 2006 Robert Wayne Bangsil 2007 Jean Mc Tavish - Mandap 2008 Christopher Almo 2009 Avelaine Nepomuceno 2010 Neki Liwanag 2011 Catherine So 2012 Voltaire Zalamea 2013 Paulita Gomez-Manabat 2014 Kristian Tanchungco 2015 John Carlo Lim 2016 Voltaire Benjamin Chua 2017 Renato Quiambao 2018 Renato Tayag II 2019 Ma. Joyce Macaspac 2020 Don Edward Quito 2021 Russell Caster Tan
2022 LO President
Jessica Bravo