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CONBUSAC 15th Biennial Convention will be held at the Renaissance Chicago O’Hare Suites Hotel 8500 West Bryn Mawr Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60631 July 5-7, 2013 Convention Schedule of Activities Pre-Convention: July 4, 2013 - Thursday - Day-Long Group and Individual Tours & Reunions - Starting at Noon - Registration at Renaissance Hotel - 4:00 PM: Reception with Bohol Gov. Edgar Chatto, Bohol First Lady Pureza Veloso Chatto, Archbishop Bernardito Auza, Papal Nuncio to Haiti, and Mrs. CONBUSAC Candidates - Sponsored by Mr. & Mrs. Leo Madanguit Day 1: July 5, 2013 - Friday - Day-Long Registration at Renaissance Hotel - Day-Long Group and Individual Tours & Reunions - 9:00 AM to 12:NOON – Council of Leaders Meeting – Renaissance Hotel Reunion of Towns, Schools, Families and Friends - 2:00 PM: Semi-final Canvassing of Mrs. CONBUSAC – Renaissance Hotel - 5:00 PM: Family Night – Renaissance Hotel, Attire: Filipiniana • Guest of Honor and Speaker:Archbishop BERNARDITO AUZA Papal Nuncio to Haiti • Entertainment Numbers from Different Boholano Organizations from U.S.A. and Canada • The Outstanding Boholano of U.S.A. and Canada Award Presentation • The Outstanding Boholano Youth Award Presentation • Mrs. CONBUSAC Presentation Dance…Dance…Dance Day 2: July 6, 2013 – Saturday - Day-Long Registration at Renaissance Hotel - Day-Long Group and Individual Tours & Reunions - Final Canvassing of Mrs. CONBUSAC – Renaissance Hotel - 9:00AM to 12:NOON - Tigum Bol-anon (CONBUSAC Plenary Session) Renaissance Hotel - 1:00PM to 3:00PM - Election of Officers - 5:00PM - Gala Night Dinner and Dance - Renaissance Hotel, Attire: Formal • Guest of Honor and Speaker: Bohol Gov. EDGAR CHATTO • Crowning of Mrs. CONBUSAC • Induction of New Officers Dance…Dance…Dance Day 3: July 7, 2012 – Sunday -9:30AM Holy Mass: Celebrated by Archbishop BERNARDITO AUZA – Renaissancce Hotel Ballroom -11:00 Picnic -Venue: Bunker Hill Forrest Preserve

Republic of the Philippines

PROVINCE OF BOHOL City of Tagbilaran

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

TEL. NO. (038) 501‐9072; 411‐4729; 411‐3560; 411‐3300; TeleFax: 412‐3063; 501‐9872

MESSAGE My cordial greetings to the members and officers of the Confederation of Boholanos USA and Canada, Inc. on the occasion of its 15th Biennial Convention on July 5-7, 2013 at Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A. It is indeed heartwarming to know that in spite of the life-changing events which you’ve been through in a foreign land and though we are miles apart, you remain to be a trueblooded Boholanos at heart. As the Father of the Province and with the fresh mandate given by the Boholano electorate during the May 13, 2013 elections, be rest assured of our full support to your worthwhile undertakings.

Let me acknowledge the forerunners and erstwhile leaders of this great Boholano organization. Your zest and allegiance have sustained this pro-active society of Boholanos across the globe. I am grateful to all the members for the support and dedication you have manifested that embedded the organization in a strong foundation through the years. The continued growth of this organization is an expression that wherever we may be, our hearts will never cease to beat for your kith and kin, your native Boholano and your Beloved Bohol.

This major event centered on the theme “Celebrating Our Boholano Heritage” is another venue for our beloved “Sanos” to look back and move ahead for the greater cause of rendering genuine service to our native land, Bohol. The theme is indeed consistent with our Province’s development strategies to preserve our culture and promote our heritage. We thank you for partnering with us in achieving our Vision, Mission and Goal and in coming up with various medical and outreach programs designed to uplift the lives of our fellow Boholanos.

Credit goes to the men and women who have dedicated so much of their time and efforts to make this big gathering a success. From all over the globe, you have come together to celebrate old-aged local traditions, promote our own Boholano ingenuity and showcase what we, the Boholano people are made of- an ancestry worthy to be proud of.

Take pride in the knowledge that, although you are far from home, you are very instrumental in advancing the causes of humanitarian and social services, among other aspects of development in the Province. Continue to make us proud.

May you be vibrant in carrying out common dreams and aspirations all for the love of Bohol. May this event foster deeper camaraderie, shared commitment and constant synergy among your members as another turn of your organization unfolds. Together, we can rise above every challenge with the right vision and with one direction in bringing Bohol to greater heights.

Congratulations! Padayon Bol-anon, Padayon sa atong Kalambuan!

May 17, 2013.

ATTY. EDGAR M. CHATTO Governor

Best Governed Province of the Philippines

Department of Interior and Local Government, Local Government Performance Management System (DILG‐LGPMS) CY 2010 & 2011

STATE OF ILLINOIS OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS 62706 Pat Quinn GOVERNOR July 2013 Greetings!

As Governor of the State of Illinois, I am pleased to welcome everyone gathered for the biannual Confederation of Boholanos convention.

Illinois takes great pride in its incredibly diverse population, including the vibrant Philippine communities throughout the state. This celebration of Philippine culture and heritage is a wonderful opportunity for cultural enrichment for the community as a whole, and also provides Filipinos who live in Illinois with an important link to their heritage.

Filipinos have made valuable contributions to the history and growth of the United States, and members of the State of Illinois’ Filipino community make daily contributions to our state’s economy and culture. I am proud to join the Filipino community in celebration of the Confederation of Boholanos’ biannual convention.

On behalf of the people of Illinois, I offer my best wishes for an enjoyable and memorable celebration.

Sincerely, Pat Quinn Governor

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Tel. No. (847) 310-8510 (847) 477-9646 Website: conbusac.us

MESSAGE

My greetings to all fellow Bol-anons attending this convention.

We have traveled from near and from afar to attend this CONBUSAC Convention. We are here because we share a common heritage and the bonds that bind us are deeply rooted.

Indeed, our Boholano Heritage is special -- the Heritage of Bravery as embodied by Francisco Dagohoy, the Heritage of Friendship as exemplified by Datu Sikatuna, the Heritage of Nobility as epitomized by President Carlos P. Garcia, the Heritage of Christianity symbolized by the Baclayon Church - the oldest in the Philippines, and the Heritage of Beauty as personified by the Majestic Chocolate Hills.

Our individual journeys have converged in this Convention. This journey started from the distant shores of our beloved Bohol, our motherland. The journey brought us to our new adoptive lands, new places that we now call our homes, where we raise our families, our children - the new generation of Boholanos.

As with all journeys, there is always a part of us that long for home. When we serve our Boholano Communities here in the United States and Canada, as well as our brothers and sisters back home in Bohol, we connect our past to our present. This makes us whole, this makes our journeys meaningful.

Your commitment to our Boholano communities, and to our beloved Bohol is commendable. You make Bol-anons all over the world proud. May you continue to travel the path of unity and the path of service.

I thank you for allowing us, the Circulo Boholano of Illinois, to host this convention. It is our sincerest wish that your visit with us be filled with fond memories.

Mabuhi ang CONBUSAC! Mabuhi and Bohol!

Neil Rey B. Bonje President, CONBUSAC

MESSAGE

It is a great privilege to welcome you to Chicago for this 15th biennial CONBUSAC convention.

I consider it an honor and privilege for the Circulo Boholano of Illinois to host this event.

It is our hope that all of you are enjoying your time while you are with us here in Chicago.

Our common heritage that binds us together allows us to come together as one. We consider our Boholano heritage special. We are here as a community of Boholanos to celebrate a special occasion that requires each and every one of us to give the best that we can give.

It is my hope that we come out of this convention with a commitment to serve our Boholano communities here in the USA and Canada, and to our brothers and sisters in our beloved motherland of Bohol.

We, The Circulo Boholano of Illinois, hope your stay here rekindled the joy of the Boholano reunion.

My best wishes to all of you.

Sgd. Cesar Camilotes President, Circulo Boholano of Illinois

CONBUSAC OFFICERS 2011-2013

Neil Bonje President

Anita Cal-Jackson Senior Vice President

Rupie Payot Vice President Western Canada

Gloria Cahiles Vice President Northern California

Loretta Trinidad Vice President Southern California

Bob Balazo Vice President Southwest USA

Aguida Kibir Vice President - North Central USA

Jun Namoc Vice President - South Central USA

Madoline Baluca Vice President Eastern Canada

Lorna Rocha Vice President North Eastern USA

Jun Amper Vice President Southeast USA

Fidela Uy Auditor

Cleofe Lamdagan Treasurer

Lilia Cumba Secretary

Mely Caga-anan Vice President Northwest USA

CONBUSAC PAST PRESIDENTS

Asisclo Dano 1989-1991

Johnnie Torralba 1991-1993

Roldan Sarmiento 1993-1995

Nick Lopez 1995-1999

Randy Gallardo 1999-2001

Bernardo Mag-aso 2001-2003

Lito Dano 2003-2005

Ted Apalisok 2005-2007

Carlos Caga-anan 2007-2011

CONBUSAC CONVENTION COMMITTEES CONVENTION REGISTRATION COMMITTEE Cleofe Lamdagan – Chair Zayda Bonje Gemar Juntilla Randy Moore COUNCIL OF LEADERS MEETINGS COMMITTEE Cesar Camilotes – Chair Art Dizon Dodong Gonzaga Lito Lamdagan Vic Mandin FAMILY NIGHT COMMITTEE Sonnie Manalang – Chair Judelyn Aguto Daisy Juntilla Paz Montero GALA NIGHT COMMITTEE Lilang Nini - Chair Marites Parungao Lilia Jacinto Prolie Mandin Beatriz Cultura HOTEL REGISTRATION COMMITTEE Angelo Aumentado – Chair Rina Aumentado Bong Bag-ao Joy Bag-ao Lorilei Buaya Lowell Buaya Argeo Galido Elaine Galido INFO PACKETS & ID TAGS COMMITTEE Janice Kibir – Chair Anthony Buniao Jason Pagsisihan

Mrs. CONBUSAC PAGEANT and CANVASSING COMMITTEE Lilia Cumba – Chair Jerel Kibir Cora Hernandez Madonna Mascarinas Nora Mascarinas PICNIC COMMITTEE Lou Lamdagan – Chair Cora Hernandez Pilar Hernandez Cora Lanzaderas Rachel Malinowski PLENARY SESSION MEETING COMMITTEE Fronnie Nini – Chair Benny Buslon Gerry Madanguit Wendel Mascarinas SOUVENIR PROGRAM and WEBSITE COMMITTEE Anthony Buniao – Chair Zayda Bonje Bong Bag-ao Anthony Buniao Gemar Juntilla Ray Manalang Randy Moore Lauren Moore TOBUC COMMITTEE Dess Pagsisihan – Chair Paz Montero Marites Parungao TOBY COMMITTEE Jason Pagsisihan – Chair Stacey Camilotes Ian Tungol

Christine and Mark Aguhar Children’s Playground A Joint Project of CONBUSAC and The Provincial Government of Bohol

Bohol Special Weapons and Tactics (S.W.A.T.) Team

CONBUSAC is one of the early proponent and top donor of the Bohol SWAT team. This was accomplished under the leadership of Carlos Caga-anan.

“The realization of the SWAT team project primarily benefits the Boholano people as well as the visitors of the province.

The SWAT unit not only offer itself as an effective and efficient police response unit, it’s existence also offers as deterrent to crimes that contribute to the overall crime prevention campaign in the province. With the waning insurgency, it is anticipated that the crimes, especially against property, will rise without intervention and the presence of the SWAT unit will help a lot in controlling this rise.”

16 housing units donated to Gawad Kalinga Project of Couples for Christ, St.Jude Village,Totolan ,Dauis, Bohol. by LITO DANO

Turn over of nitrogen tank to the provincial government led by Gov .Erico Aumentado, the Provincial Board Members and the Provincial Veterinarian Head Dr. Stella Lapiz. by LITO DANO

The Rich Cultural Heritage of Bohol

By Lauren Montero Moore A person who is proud of his/her heritage can argue that their cultural heritage is best. The familiar traditions, history, stories passed through the generations, and the shared experiences that encourage camaraderie and make a person feel at ease bring pleasant, positive feelings and a sense of pride.

Bol-anon’s are no different. What sets this pride different, however, is a pride not just shared amongst Bol-anon’s about Bohol’s cultural heritage, but Filipinos in general. There are many things that make a Bol-anon and Filipinos proud of this cultural heritage.

Hospitality, loyalty and friendship are traits of Filipinos in general. In the 1500’s, these traits were best exemplified by the blood compact, famously known as Sandugo, between a Bolanon, Datu Sikatuna, and Miguel Lopez de Legazpi, representing the Spanish kingdom, to symbolize the seal of peace, friendship and business trade between Spain and Bohol.

It was the late President Carlos P. Garcia (an illustrious Bol-anon no less) who declared ‘The Filipino First Policy”; a bold initiative to get the Philippines on a path of self-sufficiency to favor business initiatives by Filipinos over foreign investors. It was an ambitious and audacious policy to implement especially after being under colonial rule for 400 years when many business interests were controlled by non-Filipinos. He recognized that the change will be slow, but he championed this policy as a way for Filipinos to change their mind-set, to set their minds free from a colonial mentality, to start a grassroots campaign to lift the confidence of Filipinos and feel energized by all things Filipino.

We should also give credit to another famous Bol-anon; Francisco Sendrijas, known more famously as Dagohoy, who probably inspired President Garcia’s policy in a way. He fought against the oppressive tactics of Spanish colonialists who abused the trust and generosity of Bol-anons. Dagohoy started the longest revolt in Philippine history on Bohol soil that lasted 90 years. What did Filipinos win in this revolt? Pride, dignity and confidence.

It’s been more than 40 years since President Garcia’s death, close to 200 years since the Dagohoy revolt ended and almost 450 years since Sandugo. It is clear that Bol-anon and Filipino pride has stood the test of time and become an emblem of being a Bol-anon.

Today, a Bol-anon’s source of pride is Bohol itself. Mention Bohol to any Filipino (and foreigners) today and many things come to mind immediately: beauty and rich cultural history. A perfect example of both is the Church of the Lady of Immaculate Conception in Baclayon. It is one of the best preserved Catholic churches in the traditional Spanish architecture from the 16th century and declared a National Historic Treasure in 1995. It is one of many reminders that the Philippines is a bastion of Christianity in Asia and that the Philippines is the first Christian country in Asia. Many Catholic devotees flock to this church to see relics from a bygone era and to attend mass where many generations of Catholics have attended before them. If its walls could speak, for sure it would entrance visitors to stories about faith, family, celebrations and perhaps tragedies. It is through these stories that one’s cultural heritage is further enriched and reinforced.

As Bol-anon’s disperse throughout the world, it is a necessity to assimilate the behaviors and traditions of new lands to be accepted. It becomes even more important that the highest priority is given to the preservation of Bol-anon cultural heritage by remembering the people, events and places that made Bol-anon’s what they are today. It is also the current generation’s responsibility to add to this rich heritage. Everyday actions could very well be the things that influence future generations’ impressions of our contributions to this already rich Bol-anon heritage. Let’s start by celebrating all things Bohol!

The Outstanding Boholano of USA and Canada Awardee Sergelina “Shirley� A, Alagon, RN I graduated nursing at Southern Island Hospital, Cebu City 1953-1956. After graduation, I worked as a volunteer at the Bohol Provincial Hospital, Tagbilaran City as a dispensary and E.R. nurse. As soon as my board exam results, I was employed permanently as a nurse in the operating and emergency room until I left the hospital in March, 1971.

During my practice as a nurse in our hometown of Tagbilaran, I would help patients and their families buy medicines, which the hospital cannot provide.

Help in obtaining other necessary supplies like blood. Help in transporting patients who died and cannot afford to pay private transportation to towns like Loboc, Balilihan, and Catigbian.

On November, 1967, my husband died leaving me with seven children; the oldest only 7 years old and the youngest was 3 weeks old. I tried my very best to take care of them, so on March 1971, I was blessed to be accepted a working visa at the Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in New Jersey, as an operating room nurse. It was a very difficult decision and I have to leave my kids so I could send them all to school. September of 1972, I left Newark New Jersey to Michigan until the present.

As a result of being away and working in a foreign land, I was able to send all my children to school. I thank God I have three daughters who are nurses, one son working with TSA in Michigan, two working in a home health agency, and one in a medical factory. All of my children except for one (who lives in Tagbilaran City) are in the U.S.A.; I have 17 grand children and 1 great grandchild.

Birth date:

September 9, 1934

Birthplace:

Taloto, Tagbilaran City

Residence:

Farmington, MI

School:

Southern Island Hospital School of Nursing Cebu City, Philippines

Major/Degree: Nursing Awards:

Distinguished Service Bosami

Occupation:

Registered Nurse

Humanitarian Work and Services Medical Mission Now that I am retired, after 52 years of being a Bosami nurse, I have all the time to help my family, friends who are sick and in need of my help and company.

I thank the Lord for giving me the opportunity to be of service, for my health, my family, and friends who I love and respect.

The Outstanding Boholano of USA and Canada Awardee Brian Anthony Cimagala

Birth date:

March 18, 1982

Birthplace:

Cebu City, Philippines

Residence:

New York, NY

School:

U.C. Berkeley Berkeley, CA Major/Degree: B.A. Mass Communications

Awards:

Daytime Emmy Award ‘A question of life or meth’ Daytime Emmy Bonner Scholar U.C. Berkeley, CA

Occupation:

Documentary Producer

Humanitarian work and Services: Fundraising & 5K Susan G. Komen Fundraising O’HEL Children’s Home Feed the Children Children’s International

As a start-up producer in NY the project of a lifetime for Brian came in 2010 when he was recruited to produce a 6-hour documentary miniseries for Discovery Channel. Rising: Rebuilding Ground Zero, executive produced by Steven Spielberg and DreamWorks, documenting the rescue, recovery and rebuilding efforts of the 16-acre World Trade Center site. Brian’s latest project as series producer, is Breaking Ice, a 6-episode series following the 2012 Arctic expedition of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter as well as the 29th Antarctic expedition on board the German icebreaker Polar stern. Brian is responsible for the entire project (and its 15-person team), from concept development to the final delivery of each episode.

Brian’s work has allowed him access to some incredible locations and amazing people. The unique opportunities he’s had have only given him a greater appreciation for his roots, his Filipino upbringing, and his experiences as an immigrant. As a member of a marginalized community and the Filipino Diaspora, he is able to find ways to relate to the people he films, allowing him to draw out powerful stories from their experiences. Straddling two very distinct cultures (often at odds) has given him a greater appreciation for the underlying tensions and conflicts that often lie well beneath the surface of stories. And his familiarity with navigating the waters of assimilation has aided him with acclimating to foreign environments and new situations -from blue-collar construction sites in New York to German scientific research vessels in the Antarctic.

The mainstream TV and film industry in the United States does not have many Asian-American representatives. Brian understands that his background not only gives him a unique perspective, but also carries the weight of responsibility. The projects he chooses; the way he tells stories and depicts their characters; and how he represents himself- both out in the field when filming as well as in the office with colleagues and network executives – are colored by his experience as an immigrant and his accountability to the Filipino-American community.

Brian maintains his ties with his Boholano roots by continuing as a remote member of TANOCAL, and contributor to the TANOCAL Digest. One of Brian’s proudest accomplishments is mastering the art of making chicken adobo.

The Outstanding Boholano of USA and Canada Awardee Dr. Renato B. Rivera • Leader of Bohol surgical mission yearly for 7 years; free service and antibiotic treatments • Operated numerous patients for free in Bohol • Type of operations: • Thyroidectomy • Hysterectomy • Hernia repair • Repair of cleft lip and palate • Breast cancer surgery • Gallbladder surgery • Colon surgery • Oopherectomy • With God’s guidance and providence we were able to improve the quality of their lives • God willing- we will go back next year

Birth date:

February 24, 1942

Birthplace:

Loay, Bohol

Residence:

Breese, IL

Spouse:

Erlinda Rivera

School:

Univ. Santo Tomas Manila, Philippines

Major/Degree: Medicine Awards:

Bana-ag Award Philippine Government Outstanding member Mendachic Club

Occupation:

Physician, Surgeon

Humanitarian Work and Services Bohol Surgical Mission Association Filipino Physicians Southern, IL Member:

General College of Surgeons

The Outstanding Boholano of USA and Canada Awardee Obdulla “Dolly� Catayas Santos 1962:

Birth date:

September 5, 1941

Birthplace:

Cabilao Loon, Bohol

Residence:

Chicago, IL

Spouse:

Cesar Santos

School:

De Ocampo Nursing Manila, Philippines Joliet University Joliet, IL. Roosevelt University Chicago, IL

Major/Degree: Nursing/Health Admin.

Awards:

Bana-ag Award Philippine Government Outstanding member Mendachic Club

Occupation:

Dir. of patient nursing services

Humanitarian Work and Services Medical / Dental Mission V.P. Bunray program Medical Assistant MENDACHIC

Graduated at De Ocampo Nursing Program 1963-1964: Exchange Nursing Student at Massachusetts Hospital 1966-1974: Englewood ICU Staff Nurse 1975-1980: Cook County Hospital 1982: Graduated at Joliet University, B.S.N. in Health and Basic Care 1983: Built a parish church at Cabilao with a family donated lot, which afforded the town to maintain a priest permanently while supported by the parishioners all along. Dolly donated life-size statues for permanent display at church 1986: Acknowledged and Awarded by late President Cory Aquino at Malacanang Palace for BANA-AG Overseas International Organization.

1976/1989: 15 years at Martha Washington as Director of Nursing Critical Area 1989/2006: 17 years at Thorek Memorial Hospital as Director of Nursing Patient Services

The Outstanding Boholano of USA and Canada Awardee Dr. Romulo N. Sinajon I started my practice in the year 1985 in the city of Toronto, Canada. I worked in a depressed area of immigrants, welfare families, and prostitutes plying their line of work near our clinic. I also did house calls to sick seniors who are shut in their high-rise apartments near our clinic.

By helping and counseling these people and modeling new immigrants how they can improve their lot in life, I was able to help them see how they can improve their outlook and their vision of life. I was able to counsel a few unfortunate women who sold their bodies and help them see the dangers of their trade in terms of communicable diseases.

In 1990-2002, I took part as a doctor in drug counseling young men about drug addiction. My involvement helped the community immensely in cleaning the drug problem in the area when I work.

People who understand what drug addiction is and how it destroys ones life and family are able to improve their outlook.

When I changed my the focus of my practice in 2002, I was mainly concerned with seniors and their numerous problems. I am involved in the end of life are, palliative care and senior services.

Presently I am the Chapter Commander of the Order of the Knights of Rizal, Bramptom Chapter, president of the Alburanons of Canada Association, member and officer of the Bohol Association of Canada and this time members of the board of directors of the Kalayaan Cultural Community Center (KCCC), a Filipino owned community center situated in the city of Mississauga.

KCCC serves the Filipino community with various programs as well as a place to hold meetings, or parties in the center. With the KCCC, I am helping with paying off the mortgage of the center. The goal is to fully own the building for the Filipino Community here in Mississauga.

Happily married for 36 years to Virginia Cosgafa of Tubigon, Bohol, I have 4 children. The eldest, Pierre is currently a resident physician in the specialty of Genetics at the Sick Children Hospital of Toronto.

Ronald recently graduated Doctor of Medicine at Flinders University in Adelaide, Australia and is currently doing a medical internship at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Adelaide, Australia. Jean Paul is working but going to school part-time to finish his sociology course.

My youngest, Roy, is working as a chef. I am honored to be a recipient of this outstanding Boholano Award.

Birth date:

April 14, 1950

Birthplace:

Cebu City, Philippines

Residence:

Brampton, ON Canada

Spouse:

Virginia Sinajon

School:

Southwestern Univ.

Cebu City, Philippines Southwestern Univ.

School of Medicine Cebu City, Philippines

Major/Degree: Medical Doctor Occupation: Physician Humanitarian Work and Services Medical Mission KCCC Methadone Drug Program Private

The Outstanding Boholano of USA and Canada Awardee Ijya C. Tulloss

Birth date:

June 13, 1941

Birthplace:

Manila, Philippines

Residence:

Glencoe, IL

Spouse:

James H. Tulloss

School:

Mapua Ins. Of Tech.

Philippines Northwestern Univ.

Evanston, IL Nova University Major/Degree: B.S./M.S. Chemistry Ed. D in Early and Mid. Childhood Education

Awards:

Outstanding AppLE Award Scholarship Award Hats off Award Barry University Dramatic reading, International Speech Contests Toastmasters Club

Occupation: Educator

My passion for education and service has its roots in my family. With the creativity, innovation, dedication, patience and joy in teaching shown by my family, I too valued education and envisioned that one day I would be a teacher. What began as a simple course taken during my maternity leave turned out to be a life-changing experience. From a career working with test tubes to one working with young minds was certainly a directional change. It was as though the River of Destiny brought me from where I was to another shore of endeavor.

Working in education particularly Montessori education was invigorating, revitalizing and enriching for me. It gave me a sense of purpose.

It imbued me with a passion to do the best I could to give to the children I teach. It also enhanced my own professional development especially in leadership, networking, problem solving and community building. The sphere of influence widened as though the River kept taking me to the next shore and I simply rode along.

Children who have experienced Montessori education generally develop a respectful demeanor along with enthusiasm and love of learning. Their capacity to focus for an extended time allows them to engage in learning activities which broaden and deepen their understanding of themselves, others and their physical and social world. They internalize self-discipline which is rooted in having faith in themselves. This self-confidence encourages them to do things for the sake of accomplishing the goal with no thought for external reward. Learning is its own reward.

The process of learning is more important than the product of learning. Learning how to learn, learning through one’s own effort, learning through observation and learning from one’s error are longterm goals that enable one to meet challenges throughout one’s lifetime.

My original passion for education is now instilled in other educators who will continue to ignite the fire of learning and guide the new generation to lead in the path of righteousness, helping them become the best they could be.

The Outstanding Boholano Youth Awardee Rey Gabriel Bonje Carandang, of Vincennes, Indiana, is the son of Reynaldo and Rose Carandang. Rey is twenty-one years old and is an undergraduate student at the University of Evansville, Indiana. Rey is the 2013 CONBUSAC recipient of TOBY for Excellence in Athletics Gabriel writes, “Swimming has defined my life for a long time. Not only has it impacted me, but my actions throughout my swim career have made an impact on others as well. Swimming has allowed me to become the leader that I am today. Not only did it allow me to succeed in a sport, but it also has made me become a role model amongst my peers. I became a leader by example, and it helped me communicate with my coach and teammates very well. I helped my teammates improve their skills and mindset for their races. I was able to keep the spirit alive and everyone fired up to perform at his or her best. I became the leader and role model that I wanted to be through my swim career.”

Gabriel’s swim career has been brought him many successes and honors: Philippine National Champion in Swimming 100m breast stroke in 2006 earning him 8 medals, 2 time Indiana State Champion, participant in Southeast Asia Games in Indonesia, and 7 consecutive years in the top 10 list in Indiana swimming.

Sandra Bohmeier, Gabriel’s swim coach, wrote the following about him: Gabriel was a mentor in the pool. His love of swimming was evident not just to me but to the others in the pool. He would work with younger, less experienced swimmers in developing and honing their skills. He was a cheerleader at the meets encouraging his teammates to give 120% effort. Gabriel achieved many medals, trophies, and awards throughout his swimming career.

Gabriel would be a great coach if he should ever want to travel this direction and implement knowledge and skills he has developed over the years.

Gabriel was also part of the University of Evansville Swim Team, but is now retired due to back surgery.

Yet, he continues to be a leader amongst his peers. He is a fraternity member of Lambda Chi Alpha, which is recognized as building strong leaders. This fraternity is involved in giving a lot of service hours to both the school community and city. Gabriel participated in raising money for organizations that fight against Leukemia and provide food for families during Thanksgiving.

Service has always been a virtue for this young swim champion. Gabriel says, Volunteering has been a large part of my life. I have been volunteering since middle school. The majority of my volunteer hours were in Good Samaritan Hospital in my hometown of Vincennes, IN. I spent a lot of time assisting nurses and patients in any way I can. Most of the time, it was socializing with the patients. It seems like a small task, but it played a significant role in their recovery.

Some patients have not been able to socialize in a very long time.

The conversations I have had with patients created a comfortable, enjoyable, and positive environment for them to be in.

The Outstanding Boholano Youth Awardee Karen Joy Bendiola Dizon, of Bolingbrook, Illinois, is the daughter of Arturo (Loay, Bohol) and Barbara (Manila) Dizon. The Dizons are members of the Circulo Boholano of Illinois. Karen is twenty-four years old and received two undergraduate degrees from Lewis University in Romeoville, Illinois. She double majored in Theology and Art. Karen is the 2013 CONBUSAC recipient of TOBY for Excellence in Leadership.

While in college Karen involved herself in many organizations and activities that focused on helping others. Karen’s strong sense of helping and serving others stems from her foundation of faith that was fostered and developed at home by her parents. While at Lewis University, Karen was President of the Art Club, a Student Leader for Koinonia, a student lead retreat, Secretary for the South Asian Student Association, Member of the Commuter Council, Member of the Presidential Student Advisory Council, and Volunteer Mentor for Big Brothers Big Sisters.

It was Karen’s time spent being a big sister for a child when she realized the power of giving back. Karen states, “It was through this program that I began to ponder about my own life and the opportunities I had as a child.” She adds, “Since Big Brothers Big Sisters was the first extracurricular activity I participated in at Lewis University. This gave me plenty of time to explore how my gifts and talents can be service to others.” This spurred Karen to further volunteer in local and international communities. In Chicago, she has volunteered her time at soup kitchens and abroad she participated in a mission with the Diocese of Joliet in Sucre, Bolivia in June 2011. While in Bolivia, Karen volunteered at multiple day centers, an orphanage, a soup kitchen, and a center for children of physical disabilities. Karen helped in distributing food, clothes, and school supplies to families and children of need. In addition, she invented and designed community murals at sites, assisted classroom activities, and educated youth on how to maintain proper hygiene.

When Karen finished college, she made a choice to volunteer for a year in Incisa, Italy. Birgit Oberhofer, Coordinator for Youth and Young Adult Programs of the Focolare Movement in the Midwest says, In 2012, Karen decided to have a year-long experience in an international youth center in Italy, where there are people from over 30 nations. A few months after her arrival there, Karen was assigned a leadership role, as a coordinator of a group of girls she lived with, who came from different nations and cultural backgrounds. The directors in Italy told me that Karen has excellent leadership qualities and performed this responsibility very well till the end.

Birgit goes on to say, After coming back from her experience abroad Karen has proven to have grown into a real leader. She now is one of our peer leaders for the Chicago area. With great dedication and a sense of responsibility and commitment she organizes weekly meetings with the other young people in the city and coordinates regular service projects, like larger youth gatherings with young people of Hispanic background in one of the parishes in Chicago’s West Side and food distribution for the homeless in collaboration with a Muslim community.

Karen’s excellence in leadership while in college merited her the distinction of being the Lasallian Student Commencement Speaker for Winter Commencement on December 18, 2011.

The Outstanding Boholano Youth Awardee Van Pierre Doloritos Mandin, of Lombard, Illinois, is the son of Victor (Loboc, Bohol) and Procula (Dauis, Bohol) Mandin. The Mandins are members of the Circulo Boholano of Illinois. Van Pierre is nineteen years old and is currently an undergraduate student at the University of California, Berkeley.

He hopes to graduate in 2016. He is the 2013 CONBUSAC recipient of TOBY for Excellence in Academics.

Van Pierre is currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in molecular cellular biology on a pre-medicine track. When he was in high school, he was exposed to patients and visitors when he volunteered his time at Adventist Hinsdale Hospital where he worked the information desk, delivered flowers and newspapers, pushed wheelchairs, and helped people find their way in the hospital. In his free time outside his academic studies, Van Pierre is involved in the Pilipino Association for Health Careers (PAHC) to further his interest in medicine. While being a member of PAHC, Van Pierre participated in a Medical Mission Benefit Concert that featured Filipino and Asian YouTube artists this past Fall semester. The proceeds of the concert benefited the annual medical mission to the Philippines and this year the mission was held in Pangasinan. Being a member of the PAHC group, Van Pierre hopes to promote a medical mission to Bohol. He writes, “ As a proud Filipino who believes in the availability for medical assistance in The Philippines, I have currently registered to embark on the medical mission as a volunteer where I intend to make a significant impact on the local communities. Additionally, in order to help my fellow Boholanos, I also aim to suggest Bohol as a possible future destination for the medical mission. Through my service in health care, I will continue with PAHC to positively impact the greater community.”

Van Pierre’s academic high school accolades are numerous. He is a member of the National Honor Society, member of the Spanish Honor Society, Quill and Scroll International Honor Society member, Outstanding Orchestra Student Award-1st Chair Concert Master, Honor Roll all four years, Illinois Music Educators Association Musician for District 9, an ISAC Illinois State Scholar, and an AP Scholar with distinction from College Board.. Van Pierre graduated in the top 1.5% of his graduating class (ranked 5th out of 336 students).

Mary Lou Zapel, MEd, BA, Bed, Van Pierre’s piano instructor said the following about this remarkably gifted young man, “He excels in science and math classes. He knows how to apply himself, to concentrate logically to apply the Scientific Method to reach a goal”.

Haresh Harpalani, the Mathematic Department Chairman, at Glenbard South High School wrote the following enthusiastic praise for Van Pierre: In the 17 years I have been teaching, Van Pierre ranks in the top 1% of students in terms of intellectual aptitude and work ethic. I’ve had the pleasure of teaching Van Pierre as a senior in Advanced Placement Calculus BC. I have seen Van Pierre mature into an intelligent, responsible, mature student with endless curiosity, intellectual fortitude, and an easy-going charisma and character.

She goes on to say, “His discipline, his attention to detail, his natural cognitive ability, and his intellectual curiosity would truly enrich any academic institution.

It has truly been an honor watching his mind grow and develop these last four years.”

The Outstanding Boholano Youth Awardee Francis Rolf Espiritu Torralba, of Citrus Springs, Florida, is the son Floro and Elisa Torralba. The Torralbas are members of Ang Kaliwat Bol-Anon sa Florida.

Francis is twenty years old and is an undergraduate student studying prenursing at the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida. Francis is the 2013 CONBUSAC recipient of TOBY for Excellence in Community Service.

Francis had a successful high school education as evidenced by his many awards and honors: AP Scholar Award 2010, AP Scholars with honors 2011, Lecanto High School Top Honors English Award 2012, Golden Citrus Scholar Humanitarian Award 2012, The President’s Volunteer Service Award 2012, The President’s Award for Educational Excellence 2012, Interact Club Distinguished Service Citation 2012, The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards Community Honoree 2012, and the Beverly Hills Lions Foundation Scholarship Award 2012. Many of these honors and awards recognize that Francis spent his extra time helping others. His volunteering activities included: Hospice of Citrus County, Cypress Cove Care Center, IB Mentor Program (mentors for underclassmen), Lecanto HS Tutor, Lecanto Middle School Tutor for the National Honor Society, Music Initiative Program, and Medshare.

In Francis’ own words he says, “I am volunteer zealot, a furious humanitarian and an academic capable of diverse skills. As an alumnus of the International Baccalaureate Program, a Summa Cum Laude graduate of Lecanto High School, and student at the formidable University of Florida, I strive to be an inquisitive, diverse, open-minded, service-oriented, caring, knowledgeable, and reflective human being.”

Francis’ zeal led him to take on his own initiative to promote literacy and good-will. He writes: In my effort to promote literacy and good-will, I started my own service project in Lecanto High School called Page of Hope (2010-2012) where we sent books to schools abroad and to local organizations to bring educational materials to underprivileged children and teens. During my tenure as the Team Leader, my team sent three boxes of books to a high-school in the Philippines (Camaya-An National High School, Loboc, Bohol, Philippines), five bins of books to the Gulf Coast Jewish Family and Community Services’ Refugee Program, and several more to schools in Kampala, Uganda through the Tampa-based service organization CardioStart.

Derrick Buettner, the IB Coordinator at Lecanto High School wrote the following about Francis: Perhaps Francis’ biggest achievement so far is his IB CAS projectPage of Hope. A student with feet planted firmly in two cultures (Filipino and American), Francis decided at the beginning of his IB career to do a project whereby he would collect old textbooks here in the States and ship them to underfunded schools in the Philippines. Within a few short weeks, Francis’ dream took a life of its own; his dream has now become a club called Page of Hope with over 20 other students contributing. It took initiative, courage, hard work, and vision to begin such a project, and this project’s success is all because of Francis!

Due to Francis’ passion for community service and academic successes, Francis was chosen to give the vision speech at his high school’s graduation ceremony.

Del Fidela Uy

Birthdate: Birthplace: Residence: Husband:

August 21 1955 Loboc, Bohol, Philippines Burlington, ON, Canada Luvino Uy

School:

Divine Word College Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines

Major/Degree: BS in Commerce—Accounting Scholastic and other achievments: Valedictorian Elementary School Valedictorian High School Cum Laude College Awards:

Outstanding Member/Officer Bohol Association of Canada Recipient—RBC Investor Services Top reward for outstanding employee

Occupation: Manager—RBC Investor Services Hobbies: Baking, cooking, gardening, volunteering Special talent: Member of choir group

Lou Marilou Galang Birthdate: Birthplace: Residence: Husband:

December 24 1957 Manila, Philippines Paramus, NJ, United States Larry Galang

School:

Southern Islands Hospital College of Nursing Cebu City, City, Philippines

Major/Degree: BS in Nursing Scholastic and other achievments: Critical Care Certified RN Awards: Occupation:

Recipient—Excellence Award for Global Nursing Practice Mt. Sinai Hospital, March 2010

Registered Nurse—Neuro Surgical ICU Mt. Sinai Hospital, New York City Hobbies: Reading, Gardening, Arts & Crafts Special talent: Arts & Crafts

Marissa Marissa Cumba Carmody Birthdate: Birthplace: Residence: Husband:

April, 1 1970 Brooklyn, NY Burr Ridge, IL Tom Carmody

School:

Morris Community High School Morris, IL University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Urbana, IL University of Illinois at Chicago Chicago, IL

Major/Degree: MD—University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine Chicago, IL Scholastic and other achievments: Studen Body President Morris Community High School Varsity Cheerleader Morris Community High School Honor Society Morris Community High School Graduated Salutatorian Morris Community High School Varsity Cheerleader University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Awards:

Corn Festival Queen Grundy County Corn Festival–Morris, IL Miss Grundy County Fair Grundy County Fair–Morris, IL Miss American COED Illinois Miss BISCA

Occupation:

Housewife and mother of six children

Hobbies:

Tennis and ballroom dancing at Fred Astaire Studio in Burr Ridge

Special talent: Ballroom dancing

Nenet Corazon B. Sepulveda Birthdate: Birthplace: Residence: Husband:

June, 22 1950 Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines San Clemente, CA, United States James Sepulveda

School:

Divine Word College Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines Bohol Provincial Hospital School of Nursing Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines

Major/Degree: BSN—Philippines Women's University Manila, Philippines Scholastic and other achievments: RN FA RN First Assistant from University of New Mexico Awards:

Graduated salutatorian from nursing school Dean's list (BSN)

Occupation: Nurse Administrator (Ambulatory Surgery Center) Hobbies: Going to the movies and reading Special talent: Dancing

CONBUSAC ACTIVITIES

CIRCULO BOHOLANO OF ILLINOIS ACTIVITIES

WE LOVE YOU!!! CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES TO

ATE MARISSA

ATTY. MARK CUMBA ATTY. DEBBIE CUMBA BELLA AND LILY SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA

CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES TO

ATE MARISSA

DR. MARITES CUMBA DR AMAN UPADHAY FORD, MICHIGAN

WE ARE PROUD OF YOU!!!

CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES TO

ATE MARISSA

MR. ROBERT ROCK MRS.MAYBELYN CUMBA ROCK AVERY, TRENTON, ADDISON, AND ASHLYN NAPERVILLE, ILLINOIS

Best wishes to Mom and Tita Del CONBUSAC Candidate Mrs. Fidela Calipusan Sarigumba Uy

We are behind you all the way, “Lala”

From:

Loudel & Cheryl Uy Rosanne Uy

I’M YOUR #1 FAN, LALA!!

Lucas Noël Uy Antonio

GOOD LUCK AND CONGRATS TO YOU, MOM!

Lisa and Noël Fidela Uy - Candidate for Mrs. CONBUSAC 2013

Congratulations Momma!

We love you!

From your children Louell and Courtney Loudel and Cheryl Lisa and Noel Francis Ethan

My utmost gratitude to all those who supported my candidacy for a good cause.

Mabuhay ang mga Bol-anon!!!

More power to the CONBUSAC.

We are proud of you mom. You will always be a winner in our hearts!!

Nenet Butalid Sepulveda 2013 Mrs. CONBUSAC Candidate

Paul and Chris Sepulveda

San Clemente, California

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Greetings from The Villanueva Family Estrella Conrad Conrad Jay-R

CONGRATULATIONS AND GOOD LUCK

MARISSA CUMBA CARMODY WE LOVE YOU!

FROM TITA BESS AND TITO CHING DR. TERESITA D. AVILA MR. FRANSISCO D. VARONA AND FAMILY OF OAKBROOK, ILLINOIS

CONGRATULATIONS CONBUSAC

FROM TED AND ASUNCION GARCIA

CONGRATULATIONS TO

Marrissa Carmody OUR GREETINGS AND BEST WISHES TO CONBUSAC MANGA KALIWAT SA BOHOL FROM: MALOTO FAMILY OF ILLINOIS

Daughter Stella Roden and Son

Congratulations to Mrs. Marissa Cumba Carmody for representing her home state of Illinois at the CONBUSAC 15th Biennial Convention.

Best wishes from the family of Ramon and Hilda Taghap Dayrit of Virginia Beach, VA

(Top) Daughter Emily Pursel and family

(Left) Daughter Leah Petteway and family

Warm greetings and best wishes for the success of the CONBUSAC Convention.

God Bless!

From Boholanos in Vicksburg, MS Andrew and Julie Uy Ranis Children: Julianne and Andre Mother: Joaquina Uy

Greetings to all CONBUSAC 2013 Delegates Congratulations Fidela UY – Mrs. CONBUSAC 2013 Candidate Greetings from: Nat and Nellie Calacat Sam & Susan Calacat, Lino & Dadie Nillas, & Sedding Calacat

Greg Jimenez, Sinio Sabandal & Boboy Jimenez

Best Wishes & Good Luck Fidela Calipusan Sarigumba Uy Mrs. CONBUSAC 2013 Candidate

Our sincere support to CONBUSAC The Pepito Family of Canada Nilon, Melinda, Nile, Melissa & Oliver

Welcome to the delegates of The Confederation of Boholanos in USA and Canada 15th Biennial Convention & Best wishes to our Mrs. Conbusac Beauty Pageant Candidate Fidela Calipusan Sarigumba Uy

Greetings From: Drs. Rhine and Chelo Pamaong Rhivor and Luc Vaughan, Ontario, Canada

More Power to CONBUSAC and to our beloved Mrs. CONBUSAC candidate Ate Fidela “Lala” Sarigumba Uy Well wishes from Seraphim and Florence Angela Emille, Louelle Cherubie and Gabrielle Madeleine Biliran

and

HELP PROTECT AND PRESERVE OUR BELOVED WORLD-FAMOUS LOBOC RIVER

While our Loboc LGU starts/continues to build ripraps/river walls along the riverbank to arrest the continuous soil erosion, we need to do our part by keeping our world-renowned Loboc river clean and unpolluted. So the children of our children’s children will still enjoy its glory and majesty, before our beloved Loboc River joins the rank of the once-majestic Pasig River. (Photo courtesy of Loboc Riverwatch Floating Restaurant)

Best wishes to CONBUSAC held in Chicago, IL Good luck and more power to everyone especially to Fidela Uy WE LOVE YOU!!!

From the Toledo and Rocco Family of Chicago

Libby, Billie, Jason, Melody, Paul, Joann, Anthony, Alyssa, and Justin

PADAYON CONBUSAC...

CONGRATULATIONS! From the Varquez

Joseph and Cora with kids Carlo and Jolienne Ilvar and Edna with kids Ian, Ivan, and Irvin

WISHING ALL BOHOLANOS GOOD HEALTH, HAPPINESS & AN ABUNDANCE OF BLESSINGS!!!

WE SUPPORT: MRS. MARILOU GALANG

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We wish every officer and member of CONBUSAC a very meaningful and successful biennial celebration, to be held in Chicago, Illinois.

God bless us all Dr. and Mrs. Roberto/Cherilyn Caga-anan West Orange, Nj

Congratulations to the organizers & hosts of the 15th Biennial Convention Confederation of Boholanos USA & Canada, Inc. (CONBUSAC) Greetings from: Clifford and Nilda Galang Paramus, New Jersey

Good luck to our Mrs. CONBUSAC candidate

Marilou C. Galang!

Greeting from: Justy, Inday, Justin, and Brian

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5. Three balanced and nutritious meals daily and snack if desired. We will comply with special dietary needs such as, no concentrated sweets or no added table salt.

6. Personal laundry service, housekeeping daily as needed.

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Best wishes to

Congratulations

Marilou C. Galang CONBUSAC Bohol Circle Eastern USA Mrs. Conbusac Candidate

for it's 15th Biennial Convention

From Rina Onus Nop

Greetings!

CONBUSAC 2013

From The Balatero Family: Art and Remie (Manding) Balatero Remar, Joelene (Sarmiento) & Baby Dahlia Lucille Balatero Jay, Armie (Balatero) & Baby Adrian Gray Blanco California, USA

Best wishes & good luck to Nenet Butalid Sepulveda

Greetings from The Bernaldez William, Elvira, Joshua, Eric Nicole & Ronnie Dupra Riverside, CA

Greetings from Southern California and more power to CONBUSAC

Congratulations and best wishes to Nenet Butalid Sepulveda Mrs. CONBUSAC CANDIDATE

Bohol Provincial Hospital School of Nursing Alumni (Monthly Prayer Group)

Best wishes to all the CONBUSAC officers, members, and to our canidate

NENET BUTALID SEPULVEDA

The family of Modesto and Caridad Butalid

Greetings from

THE CEBALLOS FAMILY

CONGRATS NENET...For representing CALIFORNIA!

From your classmates: LILANG, DES and CLEOFE Cathrine Knights Class '70

THESE ARE THE CBI BEST DADS!

Good luck to my dearest classmate, Nenet Sepulveda!

From The Gallagher Family: MSG David & Beth Apat Gallagher Bridgette Grace Gallagher, Esq.

Congratulations

Nenet Sepulveda and CONBUSAC Inc. From: Hedia Sarigumba and Family

Children:

Richard and Diana Sarigumba Neil and Roselle Tomaneng Robert and Bern Sarigumba Roger and Jocelyn Sarigumba

Grandchildren:

Matthew Adam Nathan

Noni Cami Beth

Alyssa Rainee Lauren

GREETINGS FROM:

DURING THIS OCCASSION "CONBUSAC BIENNIAL CONVENTION" WE ACKNOWLEDGE THE HARD WORK, ENDURANCE AND PATIENCE OF ITS OFFICERS AND MEMBERS, MAY THE FOUNDATION'S VISION WILL CONTINUE TO FLOURISH FOR THE BENEFIT AND WELFARE OF THE BOHOL COMMUNITY.

Greetings and best wishes to the CONBUSAC officers and members Especially Dr. Marissa Cumba Carmody Candidate for Mrs. CONBUSAC 2013

From Drs. Eugenio and Emma Salazar

CONGRATULATIONS MARISSA! WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU.

FROM THE TAGHAP FAMILY MARK, HILARY, KIARA, MATEO

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MARISSA CUMBA CARMODY WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU

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TIONS AND BEST W A L I SH TU A R E

FAMILY OF ROMEO AND CORAZON TAGHAP MARK, HILARY, KIARA, MYRA and MICHELLE Las Vegas, Nevada

Best wishes to the CONBUSAC officers and members. Especially DR MARISSA CUMBA CARMODY Candidate for Mrs. CONBUSAC 2013 We are proud of you!

Our heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Marissa Cumba Carmody Candidate for Mrs. CONBUSAC 2013

From The Loftus Family Bob, Ildefonsa (Bebot), and Bobby Yorkville, IL

We are very proud of you Congratulations to Dr. Marissa Carmody Mrs. CONBUSAC of Illinois 2013

The Lilly's David, Wilma and John of Illinois

Good luck Marissa Carmody!!!

We are honored to support you in such an amazing cause!!!

Dr. and Mrs. Rolando Delacruz

MOM'S BAKERY AND RESTAURANT

The Pagsisihan Family of Chicago, Illinois proudly supports

Marissa Cumba Carmody Mrs. CONBUSAC Illinois 2013

Rolly, Dess, Jason, Justin & Agnes

Welcome to Chicago all CONBUSAC Delegates and Guests!

Congratulations to all the Officers and Members of the Circulo Boholano of Illinois on hosting a wonderful convention!

I am proud to support my friend Dr. Marissa Cumba-Carmody, Mrs. Illinois 2013 You are a virtuous example for marriage and family life!

With Love, Mr. Jason Pagsisihan, MSN, RN Past President Circulo Boholano of Illinois Chair TOBY Awards

Congratulations to our candidate Nenet Sepulveda and to all the CONBUSAC officers & members!

The Houston Family Inday Ida Butalid, Stan, Matt and Anne Marie

Congratulations!

Nenet Butalid-Sepulveda (Mrs. CONBUSAC – TASCI)

From: The Manug Family (Ronnie, Evic, Roxanne & Colin) Placentia, CA

MORE POWER TO THE CONBUSAC OFFICERS AND 2013 CONBUSAC PARTICIPANTS.

GOOD LUCK NENET BUTALID SEPULVEDA

FROM: DYNACAST MR. & MRS.EDUARDO C. NGO, nee Ma. MEDIATRIX GONZAGA

For more on visiting the library, how to donate new & used books and educational supplies, or how to help:

Good luck and best wishes to the great men and women behind CONBUSAC. We are so proud of you.

Congratulations!

Eusie, Reggie, Jay & Jessica Velasco

CONGRATULATIONS! DANIEL GENE AMPARO FOR YOUR NEW BOOK

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All the best and Congratulations to

Fidela Uy Mrs. CONBUSAC candidate, 2013

More Power to CONBUSAC in Chicago!

Greetings from The Toledo-Carter family Bernie, Zenny, Mimi, Gigi and Phoebe

GREETINGS TO ALL BOL-ANONS AND DELEGATES OF

CONBUSAC'S 15TH BIENNIAL CONVENTION! HATS OFF TO DR. NEIL BONJE, OFFICERS, AND MEMBERS FOR MAKING THIS AN AFFAIR TO REMEMBER !

FROM BEBS & BETTY GARCIA BRIAN & ANN, MARIBETH & ROB NY/ NJ

Good luck and best wishes to the Bohol Association of Canada and their Candidate

Fidela Uy for Mrs. CONBUSAC, 2013

GOOD LUCK , FIDELA UY! MORE POWER TO YOU AND ALL BOHOLANOS IN USA & CANADA !

We are cheering behind you!

The Sarigumba-Schulz family of Loboc - Germany Baybee, Jurgen & Melissa

The Espiritu-Torralba family of Loboc –Florida Lisa, Floro & Francis Rolf The Realista –Digal Family of Loboc –UAE Kai-Kai, Joanne & Abby

Greetings and congratulations to CONBUSAC on its 15th Biennial Convention

Good luck to our fellow FAB member

FIDELA UY for Mrs. CONBUSAC 2013

From the officers and members of Filipino Association of Burlington (FAB)

Congratulations and best wishes to Fidela Uy

From Flordicante Calbilan and Family

Greetings!

Best wishes to our very own candidate for Mrs. CONBUSAC, Fidela Uy.

More Power to CONBUSAC!

Continued Success To The CONBUSAC Convention

Greetings from the Bohol Association of Canada (Greater Toronto Area)

Emmanuel Morala President

Jean Ross Secretary

Wevino Uy Treasurer

Emmanuel Nahe Asst. Treasurer

Elena Simbajon Auditor

Dr. Romeo Sinajon Reg. Vice President Brampton

Carlo Salinas Reg. Vice President Hamilton

Betty Chenery Reg. Vice President Burlington

Ruth Buslon Reg. Vice President Toronto

Mario Felizarte Reg. Vice President Mississauga

Lilibeth Morala Asst. Secretary

Rey Juan Press Relation Officer

Sergio Bu Galido Press Relations Officer

Romeo Orig Press Relations Officer

Ardie Mira Sgt. At Arms

Arnold Maceren Past President

Ric Aranas Past President

Fidela Uy Past President

Prisco Tallo Jr. Sgt. At Arms

Madoline Baluca CONBUSAC Reg. V.P. Eastern Canada

Sergio Gimenez Past President

Luvino Uy Past President and TBTK Coordinator for Canada

Elpidio Baluca Past President “He is fervently missed by us”

Our congratulations goes to the CONBUSAC for their 15th Biennial Convention.

Continue with your outstanding work in helping the unfortunate and the needy in our homeland, the Philippines. From Nelly Baclaya Taghap Nobis and Robert James Nobis in Arizona, and their children and family.

Smith family: Brent, Marie, Tanner and Emma (Arizona)

Nobis family: John, Janet, Elijah and Gabriel (Seattle)

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From The Ato-Ato Club of Hamilton, Ontario Yaying Montecillo Bebotch Acoyno Derlita Rafols & Nitz Uy Christita Jordan Yoyex & Dina Chan

MABUHAY CONBUSAC 2013 CHICAGO CONVENTION From:

BOHOL FOUNDATION OF BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA (B.F.B.C.) OFFICERS, 2011-2013 President �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Aster Tambis 1st Vice President �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Fred Roque 2nd Vice President �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������Lindy Ticong Secretary ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Fely Sy Asst. Secretary �������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Marichu S. Gomez Treasurer ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Dolly Patenio Asst. Treasurer ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Tita Roque Auditor ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Jessie Sarmiento Asst. Auditor ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Cris Pumatong Business Manager ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Elmer Mozo Asst. Bus. Manager ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������Cora Carrion P.R.O ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� May Bitero Asst. P.R.O ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Albert Taculod Director at Large �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Mila Payot Sgt. at Arms ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Lal Taldo Sgt. at Arms ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Jun Libot Spiritual Coordinator ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Edgar Sy Area Coordinators �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Arnulfa Luz Program/Newsletter Coordinator �������������������������������������������������������������� Rupie Payot Past Presidents/Advisers Timoteo Salvacion ���������������������������������������������������������������� 1st President (1990-1991) Rupie Payot (two terms) ����������������������������������������������������� 2nd President (1992-1995) Fred Roque ��������������������������������������������������������������������������3rd President (1996-1997) Paul Galon ���������������������������������������������������������������������������4th President (1998-1999) Lelia Magtoto �����������������������������������������������������������������������5th President (2000-2001) Lindy Ticong ������������������������������������������������������������������������6th President (2002-2003) Mila Payot ����������������������������������������������������������������������������7th President (2004-2005) Ester Lofranco Barron ���������������������������������������������������������8th President (2006-2007) Lelia Magtoto �����������������������������������������������������������������������9th President (2008-2010)

CONGRATULATIONS TO OFFICERS OF CONBUSAC FROM THE OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF...

VIVA SEÑOR SANTO NIÑO ASSOCIATION OF B.C. OFFICERS, 2006-2013 PRESIDENT ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ EDGAR SY VICE PRESIDENT �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� LINDY TICONG TREASURER ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� JOSEPHINE GO ASST. TREASURER �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������FELY SY COORDINATOR ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������EMMA MONDILLA AUDITOR ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� ARES TAMBIS PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICERS ��������������������������������� EMMA PATENIO / JOVENCIA VILLA SOCIAL MANAGER ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ CORA CARRION SGT. AT ARMS ������������������������������������������������������������� CRES FERRER / ALBERT TACULOD CARL PATENIO / EDWARD MONDILLA SPIRITUAL COORDINATOR ����������������������������������������������������������������������� ASTER TAMBIS ADVISERS / PAST PRESIDENTS �������������������������������������������� RUPIE PAYOT / PAUL GALON RAY NOMBRADO / ASTER TAMBIS / LELIA MAGTOTO SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR ����������������������������������������������������������FATHER DOMING ORIMACO

Congratulations to Marissa Cumba Carmody and to the Confederation of Boholanos Wishing you the best!!!

Have fun

CONGRATULATION AND BEST WISHES TO THE OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF CONBUSAC 2013 FOR A SUCCESSFUL CONVENTION. GOOD LUCK TO OUR VERY OWN MARISSA C.CARMODY MRS.CONBUSAC 2013 CANDIDATE CESAR CAMILOTES

More power to the CONBUSAC and best wishes to Mrs. CONBUSAC 2013 Candidate Dr Marissa Carmody From Drs Nida and Edward Hernaez Golf Mill Medical Center 7124 W Touhy Niles, IL 60714

Best wishes to Dr Marissa Carmody Mrs. CONBUSAC 2013 Candidate From Maybelyn Cumba Rock Naperville, IL

Congratulations to Dr Marissa C. Carmody

Congratulations and more power to CONBUSAC From Ben & Fe Cancero

Congratulations and best wishes to Dr Marissa Cumba Carmody More power to the Confederation of Boholanos From Dolores and Randy Gallardo Long Beach, California

Congratulations to your organization CONBUSAC and best wishes to Dr. Marissa Cumba Carmody From Dr. Keith Rezin and Illinois State Senator, Suzan Rezin

Our best wishes to Marissa Carmody Dr and Mrs Evic and Ronnie Manug Placenta California

Congratulations and good luck to Dr. Marissa Cumba Carmody From: Carol King of Las Vegas Rebecca Wilcock of Morris, Illinois Mr and Mrs Margie and George Boerema of Illinois Stephanie Geiss of Shoerewood, Illinois

Congratulations to Corazon (Nenet) B. Sepulveda

From The Villalobos Family Romy & Eria Joy Villalobos Chapman & Jeff Joaquin Derek, Kyle, Bekah, Jared & Aiden Jene'e & Brendan Raferty Riley, Owen, Masyn & Jaxson Jennifer & Benjamin Tedeschi Lylah & Benjamin Romeo

Los Angeles, California

Greetings and congratulations to CONBUSAC. Continue the good works.

Congratulations Nenet Sepulveda

From Dinia S. Butalid Anaheim, California

Best Wishes to Congratulations Nenet Sepulveda

From Loboc Association of Southern California

Congratulations to Nenet Butalid Sepulveda Greetings to all 2013 CONBUSAC attendees More power to CONBUSAC officers

Evely Chatto Espera Chito Cuadra Enerio Luz Mendez Appellanes Southern California

Congratulations to all the CONBUSAC officers and members

Best wishes to

Nenet Butalid Sepulveda Mrs. CONBUSAC Candidate 2013

Mr. & Mrs. Roger Lapay and son Elijah

Greetings CONBUSAC 2013 Congratulations Nenet Butalid Sepulveda

From the family of the late Bonifacio & Zosima Fabiosa Sr. Children: Late Evelia Fabiosa Father Ding Fabiosa, SVD Bonifacio & Pet Fabiosa JR Bryan & Mau Fabiosa Shane Augestine Fabiosa Peanut Fabiosa Jose & Ping Fabiosa Arjar Merci Fabiosa Trisha Fabiosa Isabel & Harold Palmer Jacinto & Flor Fabiosa Maria Fabiosa Joseph Fabiosa

Greetings to CONBUSAC & congratulations to Nene Sepulveda to be the reigning queen.

Lets win!!! God Bless!!!

From Horo & Gloria Garcia Awit Grandkids: Kayin, Laurel & Kaiden

Congratulations to Nenet Sepulveda Mrs. CONBUSAC Candidate

From Arfeo, Etta Marie & Mark Sescon

BEST WISHES TO THE CONBUSAC OFFICERS AND PARTICIPANTS CONGRATULATIONS TO NENET BUTALID SEPULVEDA 2013 MRS. CONBUSAC CANDIDATE FROM: HOWARD AND INDAY LANGE SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA

MORE POWER TO THE CONBUSAC!!

FROM: BOHOL PROVINCIAL HOSPITAL SCHOOL OF NURSING ALUMNI AND STAFF OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

BOHOL NURSES MAKING A NAME IN THE INDUSTRY

Good luck

Tita Malou Galang!!!

FROM: ATTY MARIA LORESTE "LOVE" BERNIDO NEW YORK & NEW JERSEY

CONGRATULATIONS! MARILOU GALANG FOR MRS. CONBUSAC 2013 FROM TEOFY & EMMY BRIONES

BEST WISHES TO TITA MALOU GALANG AND GOOD LUCK!!!

FROM: ATTY. EMMANUEL JUDE "EJ" BERNIDO JAGNA, BOHOL AND CEBU CITY PHILIPPINES

MORE POWER TO CONBUSAC ON ITS 15TH BIENNIAL CONVENTION Good Luck to MARILOU GALANG For Mrs. CONBUSAC 2013 GREETINGS FROM OFFICERS and MEMBERS OF SANDUGO SOCIETY OF TEXAS OFFICERS FOR 2013-2014: LORENZO GALANG JR. - President JUDITH DEL MUNDO - Vice President DEAN SILAGAN - VP-Finance SOL NAMOC - Treasurer CLAIRE ARBILO - Auditor GIRLIE LONG - Secretary 1 BABIE FERNIZ - Secretary 2 NENA PHAM - Coordinator (North) ART FUCANAN – Coordinator (South) ADVISERS: JUN NAMOC - Past President EVELYN BUNAC - Past President JOSIE WILLIAMS - Past President EVA DELOSSANTOS - Past President

SANDUGO YOUTH OFFICERS: ASHLEY ARBILO - President LORRAINE GALANG - Vice President KATE FERNIZ - Treasurer ALLISON ARBILO - Secretary DINO CAMINGUE - PRO MARK FUCANAN - PRO LAURICE GALANG - Auditor BRIAN FUCANAN – Community Service

ALY APARECE - Past President MANNY BUNAC - Past President ALEX ARBILO - Past President

Best wishes and warm felicitation to

Mrs. Marilou Galang Candidate for Mrs. CONBUSAC 2013

FROM RIGO AND PEDIE TAN

Good luck to Marilou C. Galang Mrs. CONBUSAC 2013 Candidate Greetings from the Plaras Family Edison, NJ

On behalf of the officers and members of the Filipino Social Club of New York, inc. I would like to convey to our warmest greetings to all the officers and members of CONBUSAC, especially to Marilou Galang!

Best wishes and good luck to your candidacy!

Greetings from all of us of the Filipino Social Club of New York, Inc.

Our best wishes to the Confederation of Boholanos in USA and Canada (CONBUSAC) on your 15th biennial convention. To our beautiful candidate, Mrs. Marilou Galang, congratulations and good luck. We love you.

From The Officers and members of The Association of Panglao-East Coast (APEC) Mrs. Minda Kennedy—President

Congratulations to all Boholanos Best Wishes to Fidela Uy Dr. Judith Nacua Toronto, Ontario

Congratulations Fidela!

We're cheering for you!

From Carin and Espanol Families

Congratulation, 'miga Lay and thank you for representing us in Chicago

Have fun!

Yhing, Betty, & Betting Zaragoza Missisauga, Ontario

Happy Reunion CONBUSAC Greetings from The Silagon Families of USA & Canada

We support you all the way for CONBUSAC and for Bohol

CONGRATULATIONS, DEL! From: Flor, Puso, Irene, Perle, Ising, Myrna, Lit, Chit, Vitz, Jean, & Penny and The German Connection of Brampton, Ontario

Good luck to Mrs. Fidela Calipusan Sarigumba Uy

candidate for Mrs. CONBUSAC 2013 Greetings to all CONBUSAC delegates from USA and Canada

Best wishes from Oscar and Baybee Calipusan Sun Valley, California

Way to go, Fidela!

You are a winner in our hearts and we are proud of you.

Romy & Annie Asuncion of Mississauga

We are Lobocanons supporting a fellow Lobocanon More power to CONBUSAC and their projects for Bohol The Porras Family of Saskatchewan, Canada Hermie, Pascual, Carlo, & Hector

Greeting to all Boholanos and especially the Lobocanos in USA & Canada From Wev, Athena Rosanne, Michelle and Chester

Congratulations to the CONBUSAC 15th biennial convention and the delegates From Dave, Erlene, Jenn, and Bonsai McPherson

Congratulations!

Fidela Sarigumba Uy MRS. CONBUSAC 2013 CANDIDATE BEST WISHES

From the Sumampong’s of Las Vegas with their families

Nonoy & Julia Sumampong-Apique Epit & Cering Sumampong-Malig-on Roel & Nena Sumampong-Pilapil Manny & Vicky Sumampong Victoriana Sumampong Clarence & Angie Sumampong-Tamita More Power to CONBUSAC

We are proud of you, Del Paz Lim and Micky Gonzalez Toronto, Ontario

More power to CONBUSAC and to all officers, deligate and guests.

Congratulations and best wishes to

Fidela Uy Mrs. CONBUSAC 2013 Candidate

Greetings from: Daria Mission Lloyd and family Loay-Canada

Good luck, Fidela Uy More power to you and all Boholanos in USA & Canada Greetings from: Children:

Henry V Plaza of Albur-Tagbilaran-Canada HarryII and Ayeng Emmanuel Emmanuela Empress Tesha Joy Harold Anthoni and Martha Avery Keith Keian Andrew

Greetings from:

Don and Beth Ondiano & Family Hamilton, Ontario

Congratulations and best of luck to

Mrs. Fidela Uy For Mrs. CONBUSAC 2013

Greetings from:

Dong and Malou Gimenez Karen & Shella Mississsauga, Ontario

Mabuhay and CONBUSAC and best wishes to Ate Fidela Candidate for Mrs. CONBUSAC 2013

Greetings from Canada with love Ms. Delia Mandin and Mrs. Laurie Dumayac Dano

Best wishes to Fidela Uy Candidate for Mrs. CONBUSAC 2013 Greetings from Liz Loretero Manding and the Adelaide Group of Toronto Nerio Manding Ceasar and Paz Barroca Paul Sinajon Rodrigo Javier Kulwant Singh Jun and Mars Asingua Tansciong Asingua Karen and Kathy Stanlee Ibansan Cleofe Ganzon Dexter Esteban Martha Plaza Helen Asingua Teresita Asingua Emma Cabang Ursie and Mayette Mangao Galacio Mr. and Mrs. Alexandra Hinay

Del, We are cheering for you all the from Sarnia, Ontario

Greetings from the Tulang sisters Lydia Chan and Lita Wigney

To the organizers of the CONBUSAC 2013 Conventon, its current officers and members...

CONGRATULATIONS! Good luck to Mrs. Fidela Uy Mrs. CONBUSAC 2013 Candidate We are always proud to be BOHOLANOS!

Best wishes from The Leopando Family Antioch, CA USA

Congratulations CONBUSAC on its 15th Biennial celebrations and best of luck to our Mrs. CONBUSAC 2013 candidate

Mrs. Fidela Uy

Greetings from you Loaynon-Canadian friends The Solideo Sisters Avelina Garcia and Jiji Borja

Congratulations “Lay” and best wishes

From The Baquial Family of Mississauga supporting Mrs. Fidela Uy For Mrs. CONBUSAC 2013

Bob, Edith Brian Rob, Michelle, and Maya

Congratulations Fidela Uy Candidate for Mrs. CONBUSAC 2013 From The Felizarte Sisters Vilma Stein Salome dela Fuenta Nitz Santos

Greetings to all delegates and guests to the 15th biennial convention of the Confederation of Boholanos and our Mrs. CONBUSAC candidate, Mrs. Fidela Uy. Gikan Sa Pamilya Ni

Lordong and Coling Magalona Mark and Vanessa Valdes Rosario Roman Val Magalona

Kusog Ug Lalamposan Sa Mga Bol-Anon Sa Chicago, Illinois.

God bless and good luck.

To the outgoing officers, congratulations for fulfilling the tasks. To the incoming officers, good luck and have fun.

Best Wishes to CONBUSAC on its 15th Biennial Convention Chicago 2013 July 5-7 From "BOSAMI" BOHOLANON SA MICHIGAN

WE MAY BE SMALL BUT HEAR US “ROAR” BOHOL PROVINCIAL HOSPITAL SCHOOL OF NURSING ALUMNI AND STAFF OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

SUPPORTING OUR VERY OWN NENET BUTALID SEPULVEDA MRS. CONBUSAC 2013 CANDIDATE

MABUHAY ANG CONBUSAC MABUHAY ANG MGA BOL-A-NON GREETINGS FROM THE BOHOL PROVINCIAL HOSPITAL SCHOOL OF NURSING ALUMNI AND STAFF OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

SUPPORTING THEIR CANDIDATE

NENET BUTALID SEPULVEDA

“PROUD BEING A NURSE” BOHOL PROVINCIAL HOSPITAL SCHOOL OF NURSING ALUMNI AND STAFF OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR VERY OWN NENET BUTALID SEPULVEDA 2013 MRS. CONBUSAC CANDIDATE

MORE POWER TO CONBUSAC!!

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CONBUSAC OFFICERS!!

BEST WISHES TO NENET BUTALID SEPULVEDA 2013 MRS. CONBUSAC CANDIDATE FROM THE BOHOL PROVINCIAL HOSPITAL SCHOOL OF NURSING ALUMNI AND STAFF OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

CONGRATULATIONS NENET BUTALID SEPULVEDA 2013 MRS. CONBUSAC CANDIDATE BOHOL PROVINCIAL HOSPITAL SCHOOL OF NURSING ALUMNI AND STAFF OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

IN PRAYERS WE GET UNITED— IN WORK WE GIVE OUR TENDER LOVING CARE THAT’S WHAT WE’RE ALL ABOUT— PROUD TO BE AN ALUMNI OF BOHOL PROVINCIAL HOSPITAL SCHOOL OF NURSING CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR VERY OWN NENET BUTALID SEPULVEDA 2013 MRS. CONBUSAC CANDIDATE

WISHING ALL CONBUSAC 2013 PARTICIPANTS AN ENJOYABLE AND FULFILLING EXPERIENCE IN CHICAGO BOHOL PROVINCIAL HOSPITAL SCHOOL OF NURSING ALUMNI AND STAFF OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

GREETINGS TO ALL 2013 CONBUSAC OFFICERS AND PARTICIPANTS FROM BOHOL PROVINCIAL HOSPITAL SCHOOL OF NURSING ALUMNI AND STAFF OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR CANDIDATE NENET BUTALID SEPULVEDA

PROUD TO SUPPORT THE CONBUSAC BOHOL PROVINCIAL HOSPITAL SCHOOL OF NURSING ALUMNI AND STAFF OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

BEST WISHES FOR OUR CANDIDATE NENET BUTALID SEPULVEDA

CONGRATULATIONS TO

DR. MARISSA CARMODY

MRS. CONBUSAC OF ILLINOIS 2013

FROM: RENO (BOY) AND ZENAI GALLARDO CERRITOS CALIFORNIA

WE LOVE YOU,

MARISSA

GOOD LUCK FOR MRS. CONBUSAC 2013

FROM: ARMANDO YATCO AND ANNIE G YATCO AND FAMILY OF MORRIS/VIRGINA/CALIFORNIA

CONGRATULATIONS AND GOOD LUCK TO MARISSA CUMBA CARMODY FOR MRS CONBUSAC 2013

DR FLOR INTERONE STERLING, ILLINOIS

CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES TO DR MARISSA CARMODY

FROM TITO JESS AND TITA LOJET DRS JESSE AND JULITA LUMBAB ELMONT, ILLINOIS

Best of Luck To All The Candidates and Our Favorite

MARISSA CUMBA CARMODY

Dr Coloriano Tse Dr Rebecca Empinado-Tse New Hyde Park, New York

CONGRATULATIONS TO MARISSA CUMBA CARMODY MRS CONBUSAC 2013 CANDIDATE

Sherwin Ritz, MD New Hyde Park, New York

CONGRATULATIONS MARISSA CUMBA CARMODY FOR MRS CONBUSAC 2013 BEST WISHES TO THE OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF CONBUSAC ORGANIZATION JOB WELL DONE

Benny and Kim Buslon and Family

CONGRATULATIONS From The Tambis Family of Surrey, BC Canada Aster Ares Kids: Allister Aristed Jason Jeff

Congratulations and thank you for the CONBUSAC officers and people who organize this wonderful work.

From The Farrales Family Emily & Tito, Vicky, Chris Tessa & Matt, Isabel & Luke

CONGRATULATIONS AND GOOD LUCK MARISSA CUMBA CARMODY GREETINGS TO THE CONBUSAC DELEGATES ON THIER 15TH BIENNIAL CONVENTION

Congratulations Confederation of Boholanos Greetings from The Collamat Family

Vergie Ernani—Jasmin

Jesfred

Rocky Vergel Mary Grace

Lester & Jhazer

To the Confederation of Boholanos, USA and Canada, Inc. (CONBUSAC)

May God bless your ministry in helping the needs of the less fortunate people of the Province of Bohol, Philippines.

Sincerely, The Nizza's of Staten Island, New York Suzzanne, Joe & Tessie

Marilou Galang

Wishing you the best of luck, best of joy, best of prosperity and best of happiness in your endeavors!

Florencio V. Llacuna, MD Internal Medicine 1100 Clifton Avenue, Suite A Clifton, NJ 07013 Telephone: (973) 594-8444 Fax: (973) 773-4491

Congratulations CONBUSAC From Phoebes Class '76, BPHSN

CONGRATULATIONS

CONBUSAC

FOR THE 15th BIENNIAL CONVENTION

Rina Nop and family

TO: MRS. MARILOU GALANG

OUR FAMILY SUPPORTS YOU AND YOUR QUEST FOR THE MRS. CONBUSAC CROWN. GOOD LUCK!

MR. AND MRS. ROMEO JABONILLO

TO OUR FELLOW BOHOLANOS.

WISHING YOU ALL A WONDERFUL TIME AT CONBUSAC 2013. WE ALSO SUPPORT CANDIDATE MRS. MARILOU GALANG!

ADELO & CELSA CEPE

Good luck Marilou and best wishes to CONBUSAC

From Tito and Alma Anunciado

Wishing you the best, Nenet

Inday & Lito Karaan

San Dimas, CA

Greetings!

From The Mision's of Hacienda Heights, CA

Good Luck Nenet!!

Butch and Leni Butalid and Family Mississauga, Ontario Canada

More power to CONBUSAC and best wishes to

Nenet Sepulveda

Rene and Liz Sumodobila and Family Union City, California 94587

Greetings and more power to the CONBUSAC organizaion and participants 2013 GOOD LUCK NENET SEPULVEDA MRS. CONBUSAC Candidate Ernst and Rian Hauser Lake Forest, California

Greetings to all participants of the

2013 CONBUSAC Convention Regina Ceballos and family Anaheim, California

Congratulations to CORAZON "NENET" BUTALID SEPULVEDA MRS. CONBUSAC 2013 Candidate Greetings From: Eriberto and Luz Penales and family Staten Island, New York

Congratulations to Nenet Butalid Sepulveda From Noli and Bulak Remolador Bakersfield, CA

Greetings from The Miillanar Family (Bel, Mamie, Zobelle, and Jarrod)

More power to Nenet Sepulveda

Let the true spirit of CONBUSAC live in the hearts of all who came to this celebration of the goodness and the beauty of life...

Nelson and Annie Cabagnot New City, NY

Congratulations and More Power CONBUSAC 2013

Gwen Fajardo Virginai Beach, VA

Mabuhay all officers and members of CONBUSAC Good luck to you Nenet Butalid Sepulveda Mrs. Southern California CONBUSAC Queen Candidate

Willy De Leon and Alicia Vargas Calayag De Leon Children: Steve and his wife Bella, Lesley, and Grace Grandchildren: Chaz and Christian

Nenet Butalid Sepulveda Warm thoughts and congratulatory wishes to you...

Vicky and Mau Protacio

Congratulations CONBUSAC!!!

And to Dr. Marissa Carmody Mrs CONBUSAC of Illinois 2013 More power to all From Ellen and Girard Galbrecht of Illinois

Congratulations to Dr. Marissa Cumba Carmody Greetings from Mr. and Mrs. Ambrosia Madera Sr. and family (Bilar, Bohol)

WE ARE VERY PROUD OF YOU!!!

DR MARISSA CARMODY LOVE, TITO LUIS AND TITA CLARITA DR AND MRS LUIS MANGUBAT PALATINE, ILLINOIS

GOOD LUCK AND BEST WISHES TO MARISSA CARMODY FROM THE HOME REACH FOUNDATION DRS DIANA AND PEPE RECITAS PORT WASHINGTON, NEW YORK

Congratulations and Best wishes to Dr Marissa Carmody From Drs Elisa and Cesar Reyes Morris/Downers Grove, Illinois

Congratulations to our cousin Dr Marissa Cumba Carmody We are proud of you From Coz George and Judith Sibert Spartanburg, South Carolina

Congratulations and Best wishes to Marissa Carmody From Dr and Mrs Kenneth Velez of Pontiac, Illinois

Greetings from the family of Mr and Mrs Jesus Mumar Evangelista of Talibon and Good Luck to Marissa and all Candidates for Mrs Conbusac 2013

Best Wishes to Fidela Uy Congratulations to all CONBUSAC delegates Philip, Marilou, and Julian Cespon

CONGRATULATIONS AND GOOD LUCK TO ATE FIDELA UY FROM MARITESS TATAD–SARIGUMBA & FAMILY OF CORTES BOHOL

Fidela Uy

More Power to CONBUSAC, officers, guests, delegates and to

candidate for Mrs CONBUSAC 2013

Kelly Cabalit

Congratulations Fidela Uy! Greetings from Vic and Elsie Salinas and families

Welcome delegates and guests to CONBUSAC 2013 Congratulations and best wishes to

Fidela Uy Mrs. CONBUSAC 2013 Candidate

Greeting from Canada Corsina and Sosing Miel Ed and Gina Dumbrique Myrna and Dick Belisario

Mabuhay CONBUSAC!!!

Best wishes and warm congratulations to Mrs. Fidela Sarigumba Uy From Fe Mar Em Sinajon Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Greetings Greetings 2013 CONBUSAC 2013 CONBUSAC Inday Caresosa Taylor Las Vegas, Nevada

Diosdada & Robert Dapsis Piscataway, NJ

CONGRATULATIONS

CONBUSAC

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Congratulations

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NENET BUTALID SEPULVEDA With our best wishes and a bunch of luck for your victory to win the CONBUSAC crown.

Mila Tocmo Street and Ladeth Tocmo Espiritu Downey, CA

Best wishes and more power to

CONBUSAC on it's 15th biennial convention

From The Mumar Family Jojo, Per, and Dexter

Best wishes to

NENET BUTALID SEPULVEDA 2013 Mrs. CONBUSAC candidate

Nilda, Ron, and Myra Arieta

Greetings from BARBARA JOSOL GHOSE AND FAMILY

We support

Marilou Galang as a Mrs. CONBUSAC candidate

Good luck to

Marilou Galang We wish you all the best at CONBUSAC 2013!

Good Luck!

Cyril & Anabelle Tinampay

From, Hil & Resie Soliva

GREETINGS FROM: Ramy A. Anora New York, NY, USA

Good luck Marilou!

Best Wishes to: Mrs. Marilou C. Galang

We all know you can do it!

Wishing you the best.

Eva & Lito Gumpay

MABUHI ANG BOL-ANON

From: Azalea and Amadeus Solis

MORE POWER TO CONBUSAC!!!

From Richard and Verda Kuldanek

CONGRATULATIONS NENET BUTALID SEPULVEDA 2013 MRS CONBUSAC CANDIDATE

CONGRATULATIONS CONBUSAC 2013

FROM MARLON LEEZA AND LOGAN ESGUERRA

CHRIS AND JUNIE PANG IRVINE, CALIFORNIA

Greetings and best wishes from...

C Jane Lee

Mabuhay and more power to the CONBUSAC

Wish you the best Marissa Carmody Dr and Mrs Thelma and Jun Baluga Westmont , Illinois

Our best wishes to Dr Marissa Carmody Candidate for Mrs. CONBUSAC 2013 From Gary and Tony Rockis of Morris, Illinois

CONGRATULATIONS NENET BUTALID SEPULVEDA 2013 MRS CONBUSAC CANDIDATE FROM THE LIMBAGOS MOISES, ELSA, MELISA AND MATTHEW ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA

CONGRATULATIONS NENET BUTALID SEPULVEDA 2013 MRS. CONBUSAC CANDIDATE FROM JUN, NITS & MARK ESQUERRA NORWALK, CA

Marilou,

Congratulations from the Butron Family of Queens, New York City (originally from Pilar, Bohol). c/o Charlie Butron

Good luck Marilou!!!

From Lito and Cristy Magallanes

FIDELA You are the epitomy of grace, good manners and attitude, charity, culture, and family values! I am cheering for you, GOOD LUCK! EDDY E Toronto

More Power to all BOHOLANOS

Congratulations to Mrs. Fidela Uy!

Greetings from: Hometown:

Maliza Family Panorama City, California Loboc, Bohol, Philippines

More power to CONBUSAC!!

On the occasion of the 15th Biennial Convention of the Confederation of Boholanos of USA and Canada

On July 5-7, 2013 Chicago, Illinois

Verlet Sarigumba Citrus Springs, FL

Julius and Helen Sarayno

Greetings to all CONBUSAC attendees—Chicago 2013

GOOD LUCK NENET SEPULVEDA 2013 MRS. CONBUSAC CANDIDATE

Angie Curso Los Angeles, CA

Greetings and more power to the CONBUSAC From Ofelia Torralba and Family Felice & Gary Pietsch Mario, Agnes, and Marc Torralba Gina and Bitog Calipes

Congratulations to NENET BUTALID SEPULVEDA Mrs. CONBUSAC candidate

Danny and Nellie Lansang Valley Center, California

More power to CONBUSAC and greetings to all 2013 participants—Chicago, Illinois

MONDILLA SISTERS:

FOR: NENET BUTALID SEPULVEDA Norwalk, California

NATALIA CENIZA ESTRELLITA CORAZON & GERMA

CONGRATULATIONS! To officers and members of CONBUSAC organization on it's 15th biennial convention.

Best wishes to Marissa Cumba Carmody Mrs. CONBUSAC Illinois 2013

Grettings and Best Wishes to CONBUSAC and Marissa Carmody I.B.KIM MD

The Gonzaga Family

Congrats Marissa Carmody More power to CONBUSAC We wish you the best We love you Tita Chita Perez of Michigan

Best wishes to Marissa Cumba Carmody For Mrs. CONBUSAC 2013!

We couldn't think of a lady more lovely and deserving of the title.

Love,

Tom, Mae, Andrew, and Kellyanne Kearney of New York

WE ARE PROUD OF YOU MARISSA

Our heartfelt congratulations to the CONBUSAC organization.

More power to you and God Bless.

FROM: TITO ABI AND TITA NENET ABRAHAM GONZALES TRININDAD O. GONZALES

OF LAS VEGAS, NEVADA

There's nothing more inspiring than the complexity and beauty of the human heart.

Veronica Bic Bic Cumba Brown

From The Doyles/Palomares Family Arizona, USA

Good luck and best wishes to Marissa Cumba Carmody

For Mrs. CONBUSAC 2013 More power to CONBUSAC!!!

Pacifico and Brecia Collamat and Family Eureka, California

CONGRATULATIONS

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Congratulations

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Warmest greetings to Marilou C. Galang 2013 Mrs. CONBUSAC Candidate Evelyn Fuderman Cavener

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