Eta Election

By: admin
25-10-2009
UPAPOAA Bulletin, UPAPOISF Bulletin

The UP APO Alumni and the Eta International Service Foundation held joint elections last night at the Metro Club, Makati, in accordance with the approved amended by-laws. Brod Luis Paredes will be posting the amended by-laws which revised the organizational structure of both association and foundation. Elected president of the association is Brod Manny Clarino and chairman of the foundation is Brod Jojo Binay. Among the innovations: four members elected at large to each body; six decade representatives (50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s and 2000s) to each body, nominated by their respective decades; the GC and GLC automatic members representing the collegiates; the head of the ETAANA is also automatic member who will designate his Philippine-based representative. The term of office is two years to commence on January 2010 up to December 2011. The Executive Vice President/Chair will succeed in the next term as president/chair of each body. APO Comelec Brod Armand Arevalo supervised the election and will be posting the results for the rest of the officers. Patunay na may galit pa rin sa amin, ako naelect sa association at ang kabatch kong si Brod Bing Mangosing naelect sa Foundation. Lagot kayo lahat.

Among the welcome scuttlebutt is that Brod Gen Jojie will be a shoo-in as Chief of Staff whoever wins in the 2010 presidential election assuring an Eta presence in the defense-police establishment together with Brod Director Jess Versoza. Mabuhay ang Eta!

We also bid adieu to Brod Nick Cabalza who was given the necro rites last Thursday night. Brod Bot Hernandez said that the investigators are closing in on the assailants. Hindi ako masyadong close kay Nick pero madami ang nagsabi na napakabait na brod daw nito. Sana makatulong si Brod Jess upang mabigyan ng hustiya ang pagkakapaslang sa ating brod.

Masaya at nakadating si Brod Rufi Ignacio ’60A. Madami Blackjacks kagabi kasama na si Brod Jojo B. Mas madami ang 50s at 60s pa rin pero represented naman lahat ng dekada. Si Brods Manolo Lozada at Nick Reyes ng 50s nakadating din. Oo nga pala, walang nakapuntang mga senior sis kasi lahat ng dumalo kagabi e batch 2000s daw sila. May asim pa naman daw, hehehe.

Chato ’73B

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Virgilio “Vama” Manuel Batch’65 and Past GC, 66

By: capa
20-09-2009
UPAPOAA Bulletin

Well-known sportswriter Virgilio “Boy” Manuel joined his Creator last Monday following a lingering illness at the family residence in Tuguegarao City. He was 66.

He is survived by lone sister Marita, a former broadcaster who is currently in the United States.

His remains lie in state in the Babaran Funeral Homes in Balzain, that city. Details of interment will be anno8nced later.

FROM THE PHIL. STAR, 20 September 2009

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Rolando Abad Service Week 2009

By: admin
28-08-2009
Uncategorized

The Alpha Phi Omega International Collegiate Service Fraternity – Eta Chapter will be holding its annual Rolly Abad Service Week in commemoration of the death of Brother Rolly Abad from a rumble on August 31 – September 4, 2009. We are cordially inviting you to our service week. The following are the list of projects:

PROJECT LIST FOR THE WEEK:

1. Gawad Kalinga
Date and Time: August 31, 2009 / 8:30-4 PM
Location: GK Espiritu Santo/ Sitio Pajo
Project Head: Ronnie Bermundo
Details: The fraternity will help build houses for the less fortunate. We will also tap volunteers who are willing to help and from these volunteers, we will then select possible recruits for APO.

2. Unveiling of Running Man
Date and Time: September 1, 2009 / 1-3 PM
Location: APO Eta tambayan, Palma Hall UP Diliman
Project Head: Gems Sermeno
Details: This serves as an early advertisement for the Oblation Run. A small statue of a man running (detachable) will be installed at the tambayan, symbolizing our commitment to the four folds of service.

3. Rolando Abad and Ferdinand Tabtab Grave Clean Up
Date and Time: September 1, 2009 / 8:30-11:30AM
Location: Christ the King Cemetery – Libis and Loyola Memorial Park – Marikina
Project Head: Reynaldo Bitare
Details: The fraternity will offer flowers and candles to our two brothers. We will also clean their respective graves and offer prayers.

4. Blood Drive
Date and Time: September 2, 2009 / 8-3 PM
Location: College of Social Sciences and Philosophy (AS Alcove) – UP Diliman
Project Head: Ronnie Bermundo
Details: As the name implies, students will be asked to donate blood for those in need. The Philippine Children’s Medical Center (PCMC) will be our partner organization. We will also tap volunteers to help and become possible recruits. Donors will also be asked to sign forms, also for recruitment purposes.

5. Art Workshop for Special Children
Date and Time: September 2, 2009 / 10 AM – 3 PM
Location: Cupertino Center for Special Children, La Vista Subdivision, Katipunan
Project Head: James Pellosis
Details: The brothers will provide an outline of basic lessons to teach the children with art skills (drawing, painting, etc.). This will also serve to entertain the kids and teach them values in life.

6. Peace Rock
Date and Time: September 3, 2009 / 3 PM – 5 PM
Location: College of Education, UP Diliman
Project Head: James Pellosis
Details: This is to improve the visibility of the Peace Rock – a symbol of the fraternity’s advocacy against all forms of violence. We will also install plaque to make it as an APO Landmark. We will also clean it and clear the pathway.

7. First Aid Training
Date and Time: September 3, 2009 / 9 AM – 4 PM
Location: PCMC Hospital, Quezon Avenue, Quezon City (tentative)
Project Head: Sergio Zapanta
Details: PCMC facilitators will teach brothers and students of administering first aid. This will also be a form of recruitment as many students are affiliated with Boy Scouting and Life Rescue Seminars.

8. Mass Ceremony
Date and Time: September 4, 2009 / 3 PM- 4 PM
Location: Parish of the Holy Sacrifice, UP Diliman
Project Head: Reynaldo Bitare Jr.
Details: There will be a mass for Alpha Phi Omega and to commemorate the death of brothers Rolly Abad and Ferdinand Tabtab, as well as all brothers and sisters who already joined our Creator. It will also be a thanksgiving mass for the Service Week.

9. Cribs Foundation
Date and Time: September 4, 2009 / 8 AM – 2 PM
Location: # 30 Major Dizon St., Industrial Valley Complex, Marikina City
Project Head: Reynaldo Bitare Jr.
Details: The project aims to communicate with the children and make them feel comfortable and special. These children were abused and some were even molested by people close to them. We will also enrich their skills and a film will be shown. Volunteers will be tapped and become possible recruits.

OTHER PROJECTS:
1. Tambayan Clean Up and Renovation
- clean up wall, chairs, cut the grass
- repaint the wall, chairs, and tables
- renovate the hand-railing
- fix the bulletin board and the cabinet
- provide ashtrays and additional benches

2) Others projects are also being thought of in addition to these mentioned projects.

EVERYONE IS INVITED TO ATTEND THESE PROJECTS. SHOULD YOU HAVE OTHER QUESTIONS, FEEL FREE TO CONTACT VIA EMAIL: brodss_fritz@yahoo.com.

In Excellence,

Fritz G. Sapon
Grand Chancellor

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