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| The Outstanding Filipinos Abroad |
| 2008 Awardees |
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Zenaida F. Kharroubi - Montreal Quebec, Canada
This passage quoted from Isaac T. Goodine’s book entitled “Leaders
Leading Leaders” seems to give us an insight into why there are
people who do nothing and yet, there are those who seem to be
involved in many things. Zenaida Ferry Kharroubi whose pioneering
spirit has been demonstrated time and time again in everything she
has done – from building her own school to establishing the first
Filipino Canadian Scout group in Montreal – is a classic example of
how an immigrant like herself can succeed under any kind of
circumstances. She also has proven that there are many things in life
that can be done if one is willing to do them. She juggles her time
among numerous tasks and responsibilities – she teaches full time in
her own college, edits and publishes a bi-monthly newspaper, serves
as administrator of a Scouting group, volunteers as a secretary
treasurer of a cooperative, and manages a staff of freelance teachers
who work in her own school.
This passage quoted from Isaac T. Goodine’s book entitled “Leaders
Leading Leaders” seems to give us an insight into why there are
people who do nothing and yet, there are those who seem to be
involved in many things. Zenaida Ferry Kharroubi whose pioneering
spirit has been demonstrated time and time again in everything she
has done – from building her own school to establishing the first
Filipino Canadian Scout group in Montreal – is a classic example of
how an immigrant like herself can succeed under any kind of
circumstances. She also has proven that there are many things in life
that can be done if one is willing to do them. She juggles her time
among numerous tasks and responsibilities – she teaches full time in
her own college, edits and publishes a bi-monthly newspaper, serves
as administrator of a Scouting group, volunteers as a secretary
treasurer of a cooperative, and manages a staff of freelance teachers
who work in her own school.
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Francis Talangbayan - Penn Valley, Pennsylvania
Dr. Francis Talangbayan was born on January 6, 1944 in Guinyangan,
Quezon, Philippines. In May 1969, he married Cristina Estrada from
Davao City, Philippines, and together they moved to Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania. They now resides in Penn Valley, Pennsylvania they
have three children, Kristine, Leizle & April.
He is the incoming president of the Association of Philippine
Physicians in America 2008-2009.
Dr. Francis Talangbayan was born on January 6, 1944 in Guinyangan,
Quezon, Philippines. In May 1969, he married Cristina Estrada from
Davao City, Philippines, and together they moved to Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania. They now resides in Penn Valley, Pennsylvania they
have three children, Kristine, Leizle & April.
He is the incoming president of the Association of Philippine
Physicians in America 2008-2009.
Bob Dacanay - Falls Church, Virginia
Born in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental to parents Jaime C. Dacanay
and Angeles M. Jereza. Bob’s elementary education began at De La
Salle College in Bacolod. He moved to Makati with his family where he
completed High School at the Colegio de San Agustin. Bob pursued a
degree in Economics at De La Salle University.
In 1978, Bob moved to the United States to pursue a Doctoral Degree
in Experimental Psychology at The American University in Washington
DC. As a research assistant, he authored/co-authored ten research
publications in the areas of psycho pharmacology, conditioning and
learning. He received the Hall of Nations award for three years,
Graduate fellowship award for five years and a Dissertation
Fellowship award.
Born in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental to parents Jaime C. Dacanay
and Angeles M. Jereza. Bob’s elementary education began at De La
Salle College in Bacolod. He moved to Makati with his family where he
completed High School at the Colegio de San Agustin. Bob pursued a
degree in Economics at De La Salle University.
In 1978, Bob moved to the United States to pursue a Doctoral Degree
in Experimental Psychology at The American University in Washington
DC. As a research assistant, he authored/co-authored ten research
publications in the areas of psycho pharmacology, conditioning and
learning. He received the Hall of Nations award for three years,
Graduate fellowship award for five years and a Dissertation
Fellowship award.
Dante Raul Teodoro - New York, New York
Senior Management Executive with strong P&L management
experience driving market share, revenue, and profit growth. Highly
successful in the formulation and implementation of growth strategies
inclusive of a sustained increase in EBITDA. Original, creative and
visionary with a clear sense of purpose and urgency. Talent for
making assessment and adjustment of diverse situational challenges
but get things done just the same. My core competency includes the
areas of:
* Marketing Management * Operations Management * Strategic
Planning * Business Process and Strategy Development * Forecasting
and Budgeting * Market Analysis, Penetration and Development *
Pricing Strategy and Product Mgt.
Senior Management Executive with strong P&L management
experience driving market share, revenue, and profit growth. Highly
successful in the formulation and implementation of growth strategies
inclusive of a sustained increase in EBITDA. Original, creative and
visionary with a clear sense of purpose and urgency. Talent for
making assessment and adjustment of diverse situational challenges
but get things done just the same. My core competency includes the
areas of:
* Marketing Management * Operations Management * Strategic
Planning * Business Process and Strategy Development * Forecasting
and Budgeting * Market Analysis, Penetration and Development *
Pricing Strategy and Product Mgt.
Rozita Villanueva Lee- Las Vegas, Nevada
Rozita Villanueva Lee was born in Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii where her
parents immigrated to in the early 1930s from San Manuel,
Pangasinan. She grew up in Keawe Camp Plantation, Maui and moved
to Honolulu with the family during World War II. She eventually
settled in Las Vegas, Nevada with her late husband Dr. Clifford C.H.
Lee well known and loved Allergist.
As in Hawaii, Rozita became active in the Las Vegas community
making a difference in the lives of people. She is an Asian Pacific
American community advocate and leader, and producer-emcee of her
Polynesian Luau entertainment group, “Drums of the Islands”. Her
Luau show has the distinction of being the longest running
Polynesian show on the Las Vegas Strip, going into their 17th year in
2008. She utilizes her talent, and skills of negotiation and public
relations in keeping the show alive on the Strip for that long.
Rozita Villanueva Lee was born in Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii where her
parents immigrated to in the early 1930s from San Manuel,
Pangasinan. She grew up in Keawe Camp Plantation, Maui and moved
to Honolulu with the family during World War II. She eventually
settled in Las Vegas, Nevada with her late husband Dr. Clifford C.H.
Lee well known and loved Allergist.
As in Hawaii, Rozita became active in the Las Vegas community
making a difference in the lives of people. She is an Asian Pacific
American community advocate and leader, and producer-emcee of her
Polynesian Luau entertainment group, “Drums of the Islands”. Her
Luau show has the distinction of being the longest running
Polynesian show on the Las Vegas Strip, going into their 17th year in
2008. She utilizes her talent, and skills of negotiation and public
relations in keeping the show alive on the Strip for that long.
Ambassador Philippe J. Lhuillier - Albania, Italy
Ambassador Philippe J. Lhuillier was appointed the country’s envoy to
Italy on February 3, 1999. He is concurrently Philippine
Representative to FAO, WFP and IFAD. In 2000, he was named Non-
Resident Philippine Ambassador to Albania.
Prior to his appointment, he was a highly successful businessman
running several family-owned enterprises in diverse fields such as the
Cebuana Lhuillier Pawnshops, Bank & Money Exchange; the P.J.
Lhuillier Development Corporation; Li’l Henri Toys Factory, Inc.; La
Planta Hotel and Restaurant, Inc.; and Strike Zone Bowling Lanes,
among others. He was president of the Chamber of Pawnbrokers of
the Philippines from 1987 – 1998.
Ambassador Philippe J. Lhuillier was appointed the country’s envoy to
Italy on February 3, 1999. He is concurrently Philippine
Representative to FAO, WFP and IFAD. In 2000, he was named Non-
Resident Philippine Ambassador to Albania.
Prior to his appointment, he was a highly successful businessman
running several family-owned enterprises in diverse fields such as the
Cebuana Lhuillier Pawnshops, Bank & Money Exchange; the P.J.
Lhuillier Development Corporation; Li’l Henri Toys Factory, Inc.; La
Planta Hotel and Restaurant, Inc.; and Strike Zone Bowling Lanes,
among others. He was president of the Chamber of Pawnbrokers of
the Philippines from 1987 – 1998.
Edmundo Relucio - Coal City, Illinois
Determined he will retire from his surgical practice soon as his
youngest of 3 daughters Kristin graduates from B.S. History from the
University of Illinois in 2003, Dr. Edmundo F. Relucio prepared himself
to accomplish other things. Foremost of these is to fulfill a covenant
he made in 1973 with our Lord Jesus Christ to serve if He blesses him
with five good years of surgical practice. Not knowing exactly what
kind of service to do, he prayed and asked our Lord to show him
signs. He knew that starting the surgical-medical missions to the
Philippines here in Chicago and joining 1-3 missions a year (total 42—
has done approximately 400 harelip repairs) wasn’t enough……and
the good Lord heard his prayers.
Determined he will retire from his surgical practice soon as his
youngest of 3 daughters Kristin graduates from B.S. History from the
University of Illinois in 2003, Dr. Edmundo F. Relucio prepared himself
to accomplish other things. Foremost of these is to fulfill a covenant
he made in 1973 with our Lord Jesus Christ to serve if He blesses him
with five good years of surgical practice. Not knowing exactly what
kind of service to do, he prayed and asked our Lord to show him
signs. He knew that starting the surgical-medical missions to the
Philippines here in Chicago and joining 1-3 missions a year (total 42—
has done approximately 400 harelip repairs) wasn’t enough……and
the good Lord heard his prayers.
Jun Quion - McLean, Virginia
Jun was born in Mary Johnston Hospital in Tondo Manila and spent
most of his childhood years in Balut Tondo. His family moved to BF
Homes Paranaque, just before he entered high school. His formative
life with the Dominican friars of Colegio de San Juan de Letran and
later with the Jesuit priests of Ateneo de Manila University is notable
for consistent academic achievement awards. Described by one of his
science professors at University of the Philippines as Jose Rizal’s”
firefly in search of the light”, he graduated magna cum laude with
bachelor of science degree in Zoology. He continued his medical
studies at the University of the Philippines College of Medicine and
graduated as one of the top in his class and the Philippine Medical
Boards.
Jun was born in Mary Johnston Hospital in Tondo Manila and spent
most of his childhood years in Balut Tondo. His family moved to BF
Homes Paranaque, just before he entered high school. His formative
life with the Dominican friars of Colegio de San Juan de Letran and
later with the Jesuit priests of Ateneo de Manila University is notable
for consistent academic achievement awards. Described by one of his
science professors at University of the Philippines as Jose Rizal’s”
firefly in search of the light”, he graduated magna cum laude with
bachelor of science degree in Zoology. He continued his medical
studies at the University of the Philippines College of Medicine and
graduated as one of the top in his class and the Philippine Medical
Boards.
Dolores Ortal - Honolulu, Hawaii
Charismatic, compassionate, phenomenal, generous, candid
individual, that is Dolores “Dolly” M. Ortal. These are the qualities that
helped her succeed in any endeavor she put her heart into.
“Whatever good I can do, I will do it now for I may not pass this way
again” is her way of life. No wonder she would bring home strangers
to her home who are stranded in the airport when there are no
available hotel rooms.
Ortal was born, raised and educated in Laoag City, Philippines. She
obtained her Bachelor of Science in Education in 1959 at the Ilocos
Norte Normal School, now known as MMSU College of Teacher
Education. She taught in the City Schools of Manila and Laoag City for
13 years. Her crusade for sponsoring gifted but financially
disadvantaged students had its humble beginning in these years.
Charismatic, compassionate, phenomenal, generous, candid
individual, that is Dolores “Dolly” M. Ortal. These are the qualities that
helped her succeed in any endeavor she put her heart into.
“Whatever good I can do, I will do it now for I may not pass this way
again” is her way of life. No wonder she would bring home strangers
to her home who are stranded in the airport when there are no
available hotel rooms.
Ortal was born, raised and educated in Laoag City, Philippines. She
obtained her Bachelor of Science in Education in 1959 at the Ilocos
Norte Normal School, now known as MMSU College of Teacher
Education. She taught in the City Schools of Manila and Laoag City for
13 years. Her crusade for sponsoring gifted but financially
disadvantaged students had its humble beginning in these years.
