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The Dakila Achievement and Awards

The Philippine American Foundation for Charities Inc. recently held its fourth biennial Dakila Achievement UPAA, Manila Mail distribute free phone cards
Awards Program at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Washington, D.C. The outstanding men and women who Songs born out of 'Ondoy', 'Pepeng'
excel in their fields, were selected on the basis of their commitment to improving the community, giving of
themselves and working with others. The Nominations Committee chaired by respected community leader, Of Honors And Awards
Celso Mataac, followed a process of selecting from the community’s nominations. They went through a rigorous
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The awards were presented to: Noel M. Izon for Arts and Culture; Ernesto Cordero for Community Service;
Realista Rodriguez for Education; Dr. Honorato F. Nicodemus for Health Profession and Antonio H. David for
Business Leadership. Special Awards were given to Jason Garcia Ignacio for Heritage Awards; Maj. Gen. CATEGORIES
Antonio Taguba for Outstanding Filipino American. Maurese Ovens who had been very dedicated and had been Cheap Select Category
unselfishly and quietly giving of herself to the community, also received a very special award. In the words of Philippine
Gloria Caoile, who herself was an outstanding leader and the emcee for the day, the award was for the Dakilang Flights READERS OPINIONS
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the long dining table. It was a truly delightful gathering of food and non-food aficionado guests. The former led Hotels Manila ARCHIVES
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bought her second Signature cook book including mine, with a bonus of being invited to her home in Baltimore You Go. Read TAGS
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year to make the FARV organization an active and integral force in Republican politics In Virginia were given
during the gala ball on September 9, 2009. “These awards have inspired its members to be more committed to
their quest for political empowerment,” commented Maurese Owens, FARV’s Vice President.
Filipino American Congressman Steve Austria of Ohio and Vietnamese American Congressman Joseph Cao
from Louisiana were honored by the organization. Candidates in the upcoming elections were given the
opportunity to speak and present their candidacy to the audience. Vellie Deitrich-Hall. FARV’s Chairman of the
Board, presented awards to its outstanding members in different categories. Bayanihan Awards were given to
Glen Logan, Becky Pagsibigan ( also FARV’s Secretary) and Evelyn Bunoan while Paz Alvir and Maurese Owens
were presented with the Gabriela Silang Awards. Other awards like Kaibigan, Ramon Magsaysay and Parangal
ng Lahi were also given to deserving recipients outside the FARV. Ambassador Willy C. Gaa did not make it, but
had requested Vice Consul Robert Borje to attend the event and read his message.

A cultural presentation was the entertainment for the evening. Entitled “A Glimpse of Filipino Culture and
Heritage,” it was a showcase of the cultural past of the Filipinos as seen through costumes, dance and music.
The beautiful Ternos and Barong Tagalog were modeled by the members and friends of FARV. Skill dance
numbers were performed like the spectacular “Binasuan” and the popular “Tinikling.”The choir wowed the
audience with their lively Philippine songs and music. The whole show was directed by Becky Pagsibigan.
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