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JORGE Z. ORTOLL - New York
Born and raised in Manila, Jorge is the fourth of five children of Jose
Antonio Ortoll of Barcelona and Concepcion Zaragoza of Manila. He
went to San Beda College from Grade I up thru High School.
He holds a B.A. degree in Economics and Accounting from Holy Cross
College (Worcester, Massachusetts) and an M.B.A. degree from
Columbia University. While a junior executive at Citibank in Manila, he
was bitten by the theatre bug and has not looked back.
As an actor, director and stage manager, he has worked with
National Asian American Theatre Company, La Mama ETC, Public
Theater, Manila Theatre Guild, Tanghalang Pilipino, Repertory
Philippines, and Terre de Scene in Liguge, France, among others.
Born and raised in Manila, Jorge is the fourth of five children of Jose
Antonio Ortoll of Barcelona and Concepcion Zaragoza of Manila. He
went to San Beda College from Grade I up thru High School.
He holds a B.A. degree in Economics and Accounting from Holy Cross
College (Worcester, Massachusetts) and an M.B.A. degree from
Columbia University. While a junior executive at Citibank in Manila, he
was bitten by the theatre bug and has not looked back.
As an actor, director and stage manager, he has worked with
National Asian American Theatre Company, La Mama ETC, Public
Theater, Manila Theatre Guild, Tanghalang Pilipino, Repertory
Philippines, and Terre de Scene in Liguge, France, among others.
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CARL ABELLA - Bethesda, Maryland
Living here in the USA, the land of opportunities where the hopeful,
ambitious ,zealous and visionaries made their dreams come true, took
me to new heights. As a Fil-am , my unfaltering persistence and
perseverance renumirated me to where I am now. It has given me
tools to build friendship, leadership skills and grow as a person.
Being a President-Owner of Alpha Travel Service, allows me to
showcase my native land, The Philippines, through different programs
of the Philippine Embassy and the Philippine Tourism. The Ambassador’
s Tour, in which I am a part of, is very successful in showcasing what
the Philippines can offer to the world, especially to our balikbayans .
It also can demonstrate and substantiate Philippines as an
investment potential.
Living here in the USA, the land of opportunities where the hopeful,
ambitious ,zealous and visionaries made their dreams come true, took
me to new heights. As a Fil-am , my unfaltering persistence and
perseverance renumirated me to where I am now. It has given me
tools to build friendship, leadership skills and grow as a person.
Being a President-Owner of Alpha Travel Service, allows me to
showcase my native land, The Philippines, through different programs
of the Philippine Embassy and the Philippine Tourism. The Ambassador’
s Tour, in which I am a part of, is very successful in showcasing what
the Philippines can offer to the world, especially to our balikbayans .
It also can demonstrate and substantiate Philippines as an
investment potential.
SOLITA MAGAHUM-WAKEFIELD - Washington D.C.
Always actively involved in staff events in the World Bank and IMF,
particularly those benefiting Filipino and Filipino-American staff, Solita
acquiesced and accepted the nomination for President of the World
Bank Group/IMF Filipino Association. She was elected to the position
in 2006 and has held the position for four terms, including the current
year. Working with a dedicated and committed set of Officers the
association organized economic forums and informational seminars
from visiting Cabinet members, government authorities and NGOs as
speakers. During her term WBIFA implemented community reach out
projects and fund-raising for calamity assistance in the Philippines.
Always actively involved in staff events in the World Bank and IMF,
particularly those benefiting Filipino and Filipino-American staff, Solita
acquiesced and accepted the nomination for President of the World
Bank Group/IMF Filipino Association. She was elected to the position
in 2006 and has held the position for four terms, including the current
year. Working with a dedicated and committed set of Officers the
association organized economic forums and informational seminars
from visiting Cabinet members, government authorities and NGOs as
speakers. During her term WBIFA implemented community reach out
projects and fund-raising for calamity assistance in the Philippines.
ROMUALDO A. ARAGON JR. - Las Vegas, Nevada
Romualdo Aragon Jr., MD, or Jun, to his family and colleagues, is a
modern renaissance man with broad intellectual interests and
accomplishments in the arts and sciences, as well as in humanitarian
services.
Jun was born in San Fernando, La Union, Philippines on July 6, 1957
and was raised by his parents, Rosa and Romualdo, Sr., who take
pride in their humble roots from a small rural town located in Northern
Luzon. Since childhood, his dream was to become a physician. For
high school, however, he was sent to the University of the Philippines
(UP) Rural High in Los Banos, Laguna to study agriculture like his two
maternal uncles. It was there where Jun discovered his passion for
the arts and began his involvement in creative literary writing,
specifically poetry and playwriting. Later he would also be involved in
the performing arts by acting in and directing stage plays. He
continued his involvement with the arts while pursuing Bachelor of
Science in Biology at UP Baguio from 1974 to 1978. He graduated at
the top of his class and won first place in a nationwide literary writing
contest sponsored by the Gawad Sagisag ng Panitikan in 1977. His
entry was one-act stage play entitled Monumento, a brilliant political
farce written in Filipino. Jun also became a member of the UP Writers
Club.
Romualdo Aragon Jr., MD, or Jun, to his family and colleagues, is a
modern renaissance man with broad intellectual interests and
accomplishments in the arts and sciences, as well as in humanitarian
services.
Jun was born in San Fernando, La Union, Philippines on July 6, 1957
and was raised by his parents, Rosa and Romualdo, Sr., who take
pride in their humble roots from a small rural town located in Northern
Luzon. Since childhood, his dream was to become a physician. For
high school, however, he was sent to the University of the Philippines
(UP) Rural High in Los Banos, Laguna to study agriculture like his two
maternal uncles. It was there where Jun discovered his passion for
the arts and began his involvement in creative literary writing,
specifically poetry and playwriting. Later he would also be involved in
the performing arts by acting in and directing stage plays. He
continued his involvement with the arts while pursuing Bachelor of
Science in Biology at UP Baguio from 1974 to 1978. He graduated at
the top of his class and won first place in a nationwide literary writing
contest sponsored by the Gawad Sagisag ng Panitikan in 1977. His
entry was one-act stage play entitled Monumento, a brilliant political
farce written in Filipino. Jun also became a member of the UP Writers
Club.
JESSE A. GATCHALIAN -Washington D.C.
A Pro-active and Service-oriented Community Leader
Co-Executive Director and Co-Founder of Migrant Heritage Commission
Also Ambassador for Peace- Virginia, USA.; A Kiwanis International
Awardee; A Master’s Degree Holder in Business Administration,
University of the Philippines; MHC’s mission and vision for Unity and
Service serves as his inspiring guideline in extending service to
‘kababayans” who are in need in a timely manner. He had undertaken
various civic and charitable activities in the Philippines and in the U.S.;
He is the Associate Editor of the Migrant Heritage Chronicle in
Metropolitan Washington D.C.; Represented Migrant Heritage
Commission as one of the invited Speakers in the Global Peace
Convention in the Philippines.
A Pro-active and Service-oriented Community Leader
Co-Executive Director and Co-Founder of Migrant Heritage Commission
Also Ambassador for Peace- Virginia, USA.; A Kiwanis International
Awardee; A Master’s Degree Holder in Business Administration,
University of the Philippines; MHC’s mission and vision for Unity and
Service serves as his inspiring guideline in extending service to
‘kababayans” who are in need in a timely manner. He had undertaken
various civic and charitable activities in the Philippines and in the U.S.;
He is the Associate Editor of the Migrant Heritage Chronicle in
Metropolitan Washington D.C.; Represented Migrant Heritage
Commission as one of the invited Speakers in the Global Peace
Convention in the Philippines.
RENATO GOROSPE - Nassau, Bahamas
Sappy as it sounds, I believed Rene and I were meant for each other.
We were both in our tender age when our paths crossed. I was 15,
he was 17. My best friend, Nora introduced him to me over the phone
and for two years we were phone pals but have not met personally.
Then, after a while the calls between us became lesser and lesser.
One day, Rene called only to announce that Nora was battling a
cancer of the pancreas and that it was terminal. I went to see her
that was when I first met Rene. He was assisting Nora to sit to have
her routine injection to ease the pain. The cancer had metastasized.
At that moment I knew that Rene had what it took to be a good
doctor, he demonstrated a genuine sense of caring, gentleness and
kindness.
Sappy as it sounds, I believed Rene and I were meant for each other.
We were both in our tender age when our paths crossed. I was 15,
he was 17. My best friend, Nora introduced him to me over the phone
and for two years we were phone pals but have not met personally.
Then, after a while the calls between us became lesser and lesser.
One day, Rene called only to announce that Nora was battling a
cancer of the pancreas and that it was terminal. I went to see her
that was when I first met Rene. He was assisting Nora to sit to have
her routine injection to ease the pain. The cancer had metastasized.
At that moment I knew that Rene had what it took to be a good
doctor, he demonstrated a genuine sense of caring, gentleness and
kindness.
EVELYN BAGTAS-FERGUSON - Pfafftown, North Carolina
Originally from Capas, Tarlac-Philippines. Migrated to the United
States in 1978 and worked as a registered nurse in Cedartown,
Georgia where she met her husband Larry. Married for 30 years and
have 2 sons, Mike-29 and Brian-21..Presently resides in
Winston-Salem, NC since 1992.
Helping people comes natural to Evelyn whether it be helping her
patients get better, realizing homeownership thru her Real Estate
business and by giving back to her community thru volunteer work
and financial support.
Originally from Capas, Tarlac-Philippines. Migrated to the United
States in 1978 and worked as a registered nurse in Cedartown,
Georgia where she met her husband Larry. Married for 30 years and
have 2 sons, Mike-29 and Brian-21..Presently resides in
Winston-Salem, NC since 1992.
Helping people comes natural to Evelyn whether it be helping her
patients get better, realizing homeownership thru her Real Estate
business and by giving back to her community thru volunteer work
and financial support.
FELIX A. AGRAAN - Waipahu, Hawaii
I was born on May 8, 1957, the third and youngest of three sons of
the late Ulpiano Agraan and Lourdes Agraan of Tamdagan, Vintar,
Ilocos Norte, Philippines. My father was a farmer and my mother was
a plain homemaker, a poor couple, who were deeply obsessed with
sending us to school all the way up to getting our college degrees.
My eldest brother, Porfirio Agraan, was a Geodetic Engineer but
passed away in 1992, and the middle brother, Alberto Agraan,
became a teacher who now lives with his family in Mindanao,
Philippines. I am married to the former Gliseria “Glacey” Agasid, a
Registered Nurse both in the Philippines and Hawaii. My wife is now
running her own caregiving business for the elderly since 1997 after
working at Saint Francis Hospital for quite sometime. I came to
Hawaii to join my wife in May 1989. We are blessed with two bright
daughters, Regine Miracy and Charisse. Unfortunately, Regine Miracy
died in 1999 at the age of 10 years old while battling leukemia.
I was born on May 8, 1957, the third and youngest of three sons of
the late Ulpiano Agraan and Lourdes Agraan of Tamdagan, Vintar,
Ilocos Norte, Philippines. My father was a farmer and my mother was
a plain homemaker, a poor couple, who were deeply obsessed with
sending us to school all the way up to getting our college degrees.
My eldest brother, Porfirio Agraan, was a Geodetic Engineer but
passed away in 1992, and the middle brother, Alberto Agraan,
became a teacher who now lives with his family in Mindanao,
Philippines. I am married to the former Gliseria “Glacey” Agasid, a
Registered Nurse both in the Philippines and Hawaii. My wife is now
running her own caregiving business for the elderly since 1997 after
working at Saint Francis Hospital for quite sometime. I came to
Hawaii to join my wife in May 1989. We are blessed with two bright
daughters, Regine Miracy and Charisse. Unfortunately, Regine Miracy
died in 1999 at the age of 10 years old while battling leukemia.
JUANITA PALTING-CACANINDING - Virginia Beach, VA
Nita hailed from Northern Luzon, the eldest daughter of 4 children of
the late Sofia Mariano Ancheta from Solsona, Ilocos Norte, a
housewife, devoted Catholic, lay church minister, lead the church
Legion of Mary, married to the late Jose Gabriel Palting, from Laoag
City,retired USAFFE, established later a business in Home
Photography Studio. Nita finished high School from Holy Spirit,
graduate -nurse from Chinese General Hospital, BSN from Far
Eastern University May 1966, migrated to USA, June 1966 and worked
at Temple University Hospital until June 1967. Married Amadeo
Leopoldo Carreon Cacanindin, USN Retiree.and, live in VA Beach 42
years, still married to the same loving man for 43 years, both are
blessed with 2 daughters and 1 son. Marivic Cacanindin married to
Toru Adachi,residing in Hawaii, They have 1 daughter Tiffany Adachi,
22 , Boston College graduate,working in L.A., Richard Paul Cacanindin
married to Dr. Vivian Mapanao-Cacanindin,they have 1 child Zoe'
Cacanindin 4. Rosalie Cacanindin, CRNA,married to Louis W. Shepard
Jr. Senior Chief in the military. They have 3 children, Sofia Eloise , 3
Helena Rose 2 and Isabella Julliette Shepard 1 month old.
Nita hailed from Northern Luzon, the eldest daughter of 4 children of
the late Sofia Mariano Ancheta from Solsona, Ilocos Norte, a
housewife, devoted Catholic, lay church minister, lead the church
Legion of Mary, married to the late Jose Gabriel Palting, from Laoag
City,retired USAFFE, established later a business in Home
Photography Studio. Nita finished high School from Holy Spirit,
graduate -nurse from Chinese General Hospital, BSN from Far
Eastern University May 1966, migrated to USA, June 1966 and worked
at Temple University Hospital until June 1967. Married Amadeo
Leopoldo Carreon Cacanindin, USN Retiree.and, live in VA Beach 42
years, still married to the same loving man for 43 years, both are
blessed with 2 daughters and 1 son. Marivic Cacanindin married to
Toru Adachi,residing in Hawaii, They have 1 daughter Tiffany Adachi,
22 , Boston College graduate,working in L.A., Richard Paul Cacanindin
married to Dr. Vivian Mapanao-Cacanindin,they have 1 child Zoe'
Cacanindin 4. Rosalie Cacanindin, CRNA,married to Louis W. Shepard
Jr. Senior Chief in the military. They have 3 children, Sofia Eloise , 3
Helena Rose 2 and Isabella Julliette Shepard 1 month old.
R. EDNA CONSING CONCEPCION - San Diego, California
R. Edna Consing Concepcion is an April Aries born in 1953. Aries are
said to be optimistic, spontaneous and fun loving, possess a
pioneering spirit, are risk takers, natural leaders and organizers. They
are loyal friends but fierce enemies, generous with their talent and
time, and have a great sense of humor. These just about sum up
who Edna Consing Concepcion is.
The “R. ” in Edna’s name stands for Rafaelita, the female
counterpart of Rafael. She was named after her father, the late
Rafael Soriano Consing Sr. of Molo, Iloilo. Edna inherited her business
savvy and pioneering drive from her father who was the consummate
entrepreneur. Rafael Consing Sr. brought electricity, the telephone
system, and the telegraph system to Butuan, Cabadbaran, San
Carlos, and other towns and municipalities in Visayas and Mindanao
from the early 20’s to the 1950’s. He established ice plants in these
areas and owned a thriving shipping line and several sawmills under
Butuan Sawmils, Inc. which he founded in 1920. Although most of
Rafael Consing’s businesses were in the southern Philippines, he had
his headquarters in Manila where he raised his family.
R. Edna Consing Concepcion is an April Aries born in 1953. Aries are
said to be optimistic, spontaneous and fun loving, possess a
pioneering spirit, are risk takers, natural leaders and organizers. They
are loyal friends but fierce enemies, generous with their talent and
time, and have a great sense of humor. These just about sum up
who Edna Consing Concepcion is.
The “R. ” in Edna’s name stands for Rafaelita, the female
counterpart of Rafael. She was named after her father, the late
Rafael Soriano Consing Sr. of Molo, Iloilo. Edna inherited her business
savvy and pioneering drive from her father who was the consummate
entrepreneur. Rafael Consing Sr. brought electricity, the telephone
system, and the telegraph system to Butuan, Cabadbaran, San
Carlos, and other towns and municipalities in Visayas and Mindanao
from the early 20’s to the 1950’s. He established ice plants in these
areas and owned a thriving shipping line and several sawmills under
Butuan Sawmils, Inc. which he founded in 1920. Although most of
Rafael Consing’s businesses were in the southern Philippines, he had
his headquarters in Manila where he raised his family.
DINO DOLIENTE III - Owing Mills, Maryland
Dino Doliente III is currenly the Vice President, Nursing and Patient
Care Services of Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital,
Baltimore, MD and is responsible for planning, coordinating,
evaluating, directing and improving patient care provided by nursing
and ancillary services. Provides administrative direction, coordination
and evaluation for clinical services. Maintains awareness of regulatory
requirements. Develops updates and maintains P & P and standards
for the provisions of optimal care. Participates in strategic planning
efforts and develops new programs/projects. Reviews and monitors
survey results. Oversees compliance with departmental budgets and
explores opportunities for cost savings and containment.
Dino Doliente III is currenly the Vice President, Nursing and Patient
Care Services of Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital,
Baltimore, MD and is responsible for planning, coordinating,
evaluating, directing and improving patient care provided by nursing
and ancillary services. Provides administrative direction, coordination
and evaluation for clinical services. Maintains awareness of regulatory
requirements. Develops updates and maintains P & P and standards
for the provisions of optimal care. Participates in strategic planning
efforts and develops new programs/projects. Reviews and monitors
survey results. Oversees compliance with departmental budgets and
explores opportunities for cost savings and containment.
