| Eleno S. Monares Edison, New Jersey Outstanding Civic Leader and Entertainer Known for his immense generosity when it comes to worthy projects |
For more than two decades, Eleno “Lino” Monares has been
generous in donating his artistic and musical talents. Last
March 1999, he was honored and recognized by the president
and members of the World Medical Relief (WMR) group based
in Detroit, Michigan. Evidently, Lino in his own quiet way, and
without too much fanfare, has been providing “pro bono”
annually musical entertainments to the World Medical Relief
group in order to raise much needed funds for the WMR’s
various medical missions and other humanitarian projects.
Fondly called “Lino” by his legions of friends in the medical
fields, more specially the Association of Philippine Physician in
America (APPA), the largest Filipino-American professional group
outside of the Philippines. Lino’s fans are spread out all the
way to the Eastern and Western seaboards. His incomparable
singing style and musical repertoires, are immensely enjoyed by
guests attending the social events. Each time Lino’s group, the
FAME of New York perform they always mesmerize and dazzle
their audiences. Lino’s presence is usually the main attraction
that draws a lot of the swingers and ballroom dancers to attend
a social function. “If it’s Lino Monares and his FAME group
providing the music, then I will make an extra effort not to miss
generous in donating his artistic and musical talents. Last
March 1999, he was honored and recognized by the president
and members of the World Medical Relief (WMR) group based
in Detroit, Michigan. Evidently, Lino in his own quiet way, and
without too much fanfare, has been providing “pro bono”
annually musical entertainments to the World Medical Relief
group in order to raise much needed funds for the WMR’s
various medical missions and other humanitarian projects.
Fondly called “Lino” by his legions of friends in the medical
fields, more specially the Association of Philippine Physician in
America (APPA), the largest Filipino-American professional group
outside of the Philippines. Lino’s fans are spread out all the
way to the Eastern and Western seaboards. His incomparable
singing style and musical repertoires, are immensely enjoyed by
guests attending the social events. Each time Lino’s group, the
FAME of New York perform they always mesmerize and dazzle
their audiences. Lino’s presence is usually the main attraction
that draws a lot of the swingers and ballroom dancers to attend
a social function. “If it’s Lino Monares and his FAME group
providing the music, then I will make an extra effort not to miss
providing the music, then I will make an extra effort not to miss the affair. ” remarked an APPA member.
And while Lino is well-known for his musical talents, his volunteer work and his dedication to raise funds
for the needy people in the Philippines and other distressed areas in the world are known only to handful of
friends.
“Lino Monares is kind hearted and a generous person who is committed to help unfortunate people in
need of assistance,” remarked Dr. Letty De Castro, former APPA National President and a 1994 TOFA
awardee. Dr. De Castro who has been APPA’s chairman of countless fund-raising activities, including
APPA’s two main sources of income, the Mrs. APPA and the Miss APPA projects had always insisted in
using the services of FAME and Lino Monares. “He is one of a kind and humble who wants to remain
anonymous when giving a helping hand to the less fortunate people of the world.”
The mainstream and Filipino communities in the tri-state region of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut
are ecstatic when they listen and dance to Lino’s music.
Publicity shy, Lino Monares’ humanitarian endeavors are accomplished in a low profile approach.
However, close friends and associates are aware of Lino’s annual donations of medical equipment and
supplies, clothing, food and toys particularly to the poor families in the Province of Surigao Del Norte,
birthplace of his wife. In addition to Surigao, he spearheads annually donations of food, clothing, toys and
funds to the indigents in Manila through the charitable projects of the Woodbridge School in Las Pinas,
Philippines.
Lino graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of San
Carlos, Cebu City in 1966. The following year, he pursued and completed courses in Textile Engineering
at Hong Kong Technical College, and took his Master of Business Administration in 1970 at the
University of the Philippines in Cebu. In 1975, he completed Industrial Management at the famous
Fashion Institute of Technology in New York.
Currently, he is engaged as knitted fabric designer and a consultant for product development and
mechanical maintenance of knitting machines. Lino has been affiliated with several companies in New
Jersey and New York since 1972. Before he migrated to the United States, Lino was a faculty member in
Mechanical Engineering Department at the well-known University of San Carlos in Cebu City.
Lino is married to the former Luzviminda Matugas of Dapa, Surigao. Lino is one of the seven children of
Nunion and Inocensia Monares of Cebu City. Lino and his wife, Luzviminda, have three children: Ferdinand,
33; Cynthia, 32; and Maria, 29. #
And while Lino is well-known for his musical talents, his volunteer work and his dedication to raise funds
for the needy people in the Philippines and other distressed areas in the world are known only to handful of
friends.
“Lino Monares is kind hearted and a generous person who is committed to help unfortunate people in
need of assistance,” remarked Dr. Letty De Castro, former APPA National President and a 1994 TOFA
awardee. Dr. De Castro who has been APPA’s chairman of countless fund-raising activities, including
APPA’s two main sources of income, the Mrs. APPA and the Miss APPA projects had always insisted in
using the services of FAME and Lino Monares. “He is one of a kind and humble who wants to remain
anonymous when giving a helping hand to the less fortunate people of the world.”
The mainstream and Filipino communities in the tri-state region of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut
are ecstatic when they listen and dance to Lino’s music.
Publicity shy, Lino Monares’ humanitarian endeavors are accomplished in a low profile approach.
However, close friends and associates are aware of Lino’s annual donations of medical equipment and
supplies, clothing, food and toys particularly to the poor families in the Province of Surigao Del Norte,
birthplace of his wife. In addition to Surigao, he spearheads annually donations of food, clothing, toys and
funds to the indigents in Manila through the charitable projects of the Woodbridge School in Las Pinas,
Philippines.
Lino graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of San
Carlos, Cebu City in 1966. The following year, he pursued and completed courses in Textile Engineering
at Hong Kong Technical College, and took his Master of Business Administration in 1970 at the
University of the Philippines in Cebu. In 1975, he completed Industrial Management at the famous
Fashion Institute of Technology in New York.
Currently, he is engaged as knitted fabric designer and a consultant for product development and
mechanical maintenance of knitting machines. Lino has been affiliated with several companies in New
Jersey and New York since 1972. Before he migrated to the United States, Lino was a faculty member in
Mechanical Engineering Department at the well-known University of San Carlos in Cebu City.
Lino is married to the former Luzviminda Matugas of Dapa, Surigao. Lino is one of the seven children of
Nunion and Inocensia Monares of Cebu City. Lino and his wife, Luzviminda, have three children: Ferdinand,
33; Cynthia, 32; and Maria, 29. #
Washington D.C. Since 1987
Washington D.C. Since 1987
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