| Gloria Caoile Jersey City, New Jersey She gives "CAN DO" a New Dimension |
When she gets involve . . . she gets involve all the way! Gloria
Caoile makes a big difference. No wonder the members of the
prestigious Foundation for Aid to the Philippines, Inc. (FAPI) had
electyed her year after years as president or as one of the
major officers of their organization.
Gloria is all over the place when it comes to leading the Filipino
community in the Virgnia , Marylan , and of course, Washington,
D.C.
During the State Visit of Pres. Corazon Aquino of the Republic of
the Philippines last Fall 1989, Gloria almost single-handedly
organized, monitored and coordinated one of the most successful
Filipinos gatherings in the Nation's Capital. One of speakers of
the event, Gerald W. McEntee, International President of the
powerful American Federation of State, County and Municipal
Employees, AFL-CIO, extolled Gloria's talent before the huge
Filipino crowd.
In the June 9-16, 1990 Philippine Independence Week celebration,
Gloria's leadership was very visible more specially during the
kick-off events, the June 9th parade and the opening of
Caoile makes a big difference. No wonder the members of the
prestigious Foundation for Aid to the Philippines, Inc. (FAPI) had
electyed her year after years as president or as one of the
major officers of their organization.
Gloria is all over the place when it comes to leading the Filipino
community in the Virgnia , Marylan , and of course, Washington,
D.C.
During the State Visit of Pres. Corazon Aquino of the Republic of
the Philippines last Fall 1989, Gloria almost single-handedly
organized, monitored and coordinated one of the most successful
Filipinos gatherings in the Nation's Capital. One of speakers of
the event, Gerald W. McEntee, International President of the
powerful American Federation of State, County and Municipal
Employees, AFL-CIO, extolled Gloria's talent before the huge
Filipino crowd.
In the June 9-16, 1990 Philippine Independence Week celebration,
Gloria's leadership was very visible more specially during the
kick-off events, the June 9th parade and the opening of
the Filipiniana Fair where she was giving instructions and finding solution to the various logistic problems as
well as answering significant or non-significant queries from almost everyone. She was "the" general
needed to provide the proper leadership among the leaders of the community sponsoring the event.
"Gloria is a permanent fixture at our hotel," claimed one of the executives of Capital Hilton at a luncheon
meeting recently. "Whenever a 'big' event is held here for the Filipino community, Gloria seems to have a
hand in it."
Gloria is the oldest of five children of the late Fernando Stuart Topacio of Imus, Cavite and the former Caroline
Galliher of the Philippines and Kentucky. She was born in Lawton, Oklahoma. During the Second World War
her parents were 'evacuate' from the Philippines to the United States because of the impending break of war.
"My mother instilled in us independence, consideration for others and the spirit of competition,"
recalledGloria. Her parents went back to the Philippines immediately after the war in 1947 when she was
just two years old. In 1962, after graduating from high school at St. Scholastica, one of Manila's exclusive
all-girls schools, her family resettled permanently to the States. Immediately she enrolled and completed
secretarial courses at Washington DC School of Secretarial.
"I have been involved in a lot of activities because of Melanie," explained Gloria."I feel that if I make a
contribution, it will be a better place for her to live in . She will learn to appreciate the culture and tradition of
our country."
Gloria has contributed a lot to the community ! Among others, she was past president of another Filipino
prominent organization, the Progressive Alliance of Filipinos and Americans, Inc. (PAFAI); former president of
the Philippine Heritage Foundation, the umbrella organization of twenty plus Filipino organizations in the area;
current secretary of the influential Asian-Americans Voters Coalition; and, board member of the National
Democratic Council of Asian and Pacific Americans, a nationwide organizations recognized by politicians as a
potent political group.
"If you have a good idea - I'll help you. I don't care if I am on the sideline - nobody has to know that I am part of
their project --- if it is good for the Filipino-American community and our children -- count me in!, " exclaimed
Gloria whose husband, Benjamin Visaya Caoile, a controller for Aloha Pacific Cruise Lines and currently
president of the San Beda Alumni (Washington, DC Chapter) is equally active with the community.
Waging a door-to-door campaign with the help of her husband, Ben and their daughter, Melanie, Gloria was
elected in 1981 , against all-odds, as delegate to the Virginia State Democratic Convention representing the
8th Congressional District of Virginia.
"Gloria Caoile is one of the few active individuals you need around when you want to assure the success of
any given projects," remarked by one Filipino diplomat.
As active officer of FAPI, Gloria has spearheaded several major fund raising projects. "We intend to raise as
much funds as we can so that our aim of assisting worthwhile projects in the Philippines can be more
realized," articulated Gloria. She has been going to the Philippines to assist in establishing a
Philippine-based implementing arm for FAPI.
Gloria's legion of friends have not only been financially supportive with her endeavors but as well as providing
the necessary manpower whenever Gloria gets involve with any project.
Indeed, Gloria has given a new dimension on the "CAN DO" group of Filipino community leaders. She plans,
starts, implements, executes and finishes any of her projects.
"Make no mistake, though," asserted Gloria, "my family comes first with me. It's Ben and Melanie! My mother,
sisters and I have a very special bond that we all know are all there for each other."
Gloria has been prodded by several Filipino and non-Filipino friends to run for a public office. She is active in
local , as well as county, state and nationwide politics.
"May be someday," she concluded. "for the meantime, I would like to devote most of my efforts to the success
of the Foundation for the Aid to the Philippines, Inc. and the upliftment of Filipino image in the United States."
well as answering significant or non-significant queries from almost everyone. She was "the" general
needed to provide the proper leadership among the leaders of the community sponsoring the event.
"Gloria is a permanent fixture at our hotel," claimed one of the executives of Capital Hilton at a luncheon
meeting recently. "Whenever a 'big' event is held here for the Filipino community, Gloria seems to have a
hand in it."
Gloria is the oldest of five children of the late Fernando Stuart Topacio of Imus, Cavite and the former Caroline
Galliher of the Philippines and Kentucky. She was born in Lawton, Oklahoma. During the Second World War
her parents were 'evacuate' from the Philippines to the United States because of the impending break of war.
"My mother instilled in us independence, consideration for others and the spirit of competition,"
recalledGloria. Her parents went back to the Philippines immediately after the war in 1947 when she was
just two years old. In 1962, after graduating from high school at St. Scholastica, one of Manila's exclusive
all-girls schools, her family resettled permanently to the States. Immediately she enrolled and completed
secretarial courses at Washington DC School of Secretarial.
"I have been involved in a lot of activities because of Melanie," explained Gloria."I feel that if I make a
contribution, it will be a better place for her to live in . She will learn to appreciate the culture and tradition of
our country."
Gloria has contributed a lot to the community ! Among others, she was past president of another Filipino
prominent organization, the Progressive Alliance of Filipinos and Americans, Inc. (PAFAI); former president of
the Philippine Heritage Foundation, the umbrella organization of twenty plus Filipino organizations in the area;
current secretary of the influential Asian-Americans Voters Coalition; and, board member of the National
Democratic Council of Asian and Pacific Americans, a nationwide organizations recognized by politicians as a
potent political group.
"If you have a good idea - I'll help you. I don't care if I am on the sideline - nobody has to know that I am part of
their project --- if it is good for the Filipino-American community and our children -- count me in!, " exclaimed
Gloria whose husband, Benjamin Visaya Caoile, a controller for Aloha Pacific Cruise Lines and currently
president of the San Beda Alumni (Washington, DC Chapter) is equally active with the community.
Waging a door-to-door campaign with the help of her husband, Ben and their daughter, Melanie, Gloria was
elected in 1981 , against all-odds, as delegate to the Virginia State Democratic Convention representing the
8th Congressional District of Virginia.
"Gloria Caoile is one of the few active individuals you need around when you want to assure the success of
any given projects," remarked by one Filipino diplomat.
As active officer of FAPI, Gloria has spearheaded several major fund raising projects. "We intend to raise as
much funds as we can so that our aim of assisting worthwhile projects in the Philippines can be more
realized," articulated Gloria. She has been going to the Philippines to assist in establishing a
Philippine-based implementing arm for FAPI.
Gloria's legion of friends have not only been financially supportive with her endeavors but as well as providing
the necessary manpower whenever Gloria gets involve with any project.
Indeed, Gloria has given a new dimension on the "CAN DO" group of Filipino community leaders. She plans,
starts, implements, executes and finishes any of her projects.
"Make no mistake, though," asserted Gloria, "my family comes first with me. It's Ben and Melanie! My mother,
sisters and I have a very special bond that we all know are all there for each other."
Gloria has been prodded by several Filipino and non-Filipino friends to run for a public office. She is active in
local , as well as county, state and nationwide politics.
"May be someday," she concluded. "for the meantime, I would like to devote most of my efforts to the success
of the Foundation for the Aid to the Philippines, Inc. and the upliftment of Filipino image in the United States."
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