Ay Borongan Fiesta 2010

AY BORONGAN FIESTA CELEBRATION 2010Toms River, New Jersey

1Ay Borongan FiestaSeptember 25, 2010

AY BORONGAN FIESTA CELEBRATION 2010 St. Maximilian Kolbe Church

2 Ay Borongan FiestaSeptember 25, 2010



Minahal nga Patrona

Santa Maria, minahal nga Patrona

Nasangpit kami han imo ngaran

Rig-ona an amon pagtoo,

Alugbaya kami ngadto han Ginoo.

Ikaw an amon manlalaban

Kadaet han amon puroy-anan,

Kalipay han amon kasingkasing,

Kadasig ug palaum han ngatanan.



The Officers and Members of Ay Boronganand the Hermanos and Hermanas for this year’s fiesta celebration

would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to everyonewho made this event a great success.

2010 Hermanos and HermanasBlas and Sucil Balano

Modesto and Linda BaldoJimmy and Liza Galon

Sal and Belen ImparatoFide and Nenit Obina

The current offi cers of AY BORONGAN ASSOCIATION

Grace Baquilod President FAbellar Secretary Fr. Nilo Apura Treasurer Irma Baquilod Auditor Bebot Baquilod Press Relati ons Offi cer Corazon Belizar Business Manager

Special thanks to the Waray Community Association andDr. Prospero Lim for donating cash for this year’s

Humanitarian Outreach Program







Municipality of BoronganEastern Samar

Philippines

MESSAGE

In behalf of my beloved family and the entire Sangguniang Panlungsod of Borongan, I wish to extend my sincerest salutations to the members of the Ay Borongan Organization as we celebrate once again God’s goodness and blessings through our annual commemoration of the birthday of our beloved Patroness, the Blessed Virgin Mary, on September 8, 2010.

With a fresh mandate as City Vice-Mayor, it is my commitment to fully work hand in hand with the Honorable Mayor and her entire Department in order to pursue the visions and goals for the City of Borongan. This is in accordance with my intention to pursue the various plans that we have set when this municipality was granted the status of a City. Amidst the continuing fi ght for our right for the recognition of our cityhood we shall never fail to address the needs of our constituents in accordance with our present capabilities.

As we continue with our programs, projects and activities geared towards the fulfi llment of our vision for a truly developed and progressive City of Borongan, we must never fail to recognize the unseen hand of God in every effort and every success. We must never forget that only in acknowledging His part in all our endeavors will we ever and truly achieve the dreams and hopes for our beloved hometown.

In addition, we also wish to extend our gratitude to every Boronganon – wherever they may be – who actively share whatever they can for the continued development of our beloved City. It is my belief that together we can overcome all the challenges that lie ahead and it is my hope that we shall continue to work together in order to fully realize the vision of a truly progressive Borongan!

Maupay nga pagsalin-urog han kapiyestahan han aton minahal nga Patrona, an Birhen Maria.

FIDEL V. ANACTA, JR.



AY BORONGAN ASSOCIATION50 Canal St., Sayreville, New Jersey 08872

MESSAGE

MAUPAY NGA PATRON HA IYO NGATANAN!

It is my distinguished privilege to welcome everyone to the 15th Ay Borongan fiesta celebration in honor of the Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary. We are grateful to our Hermanos and Hermanas this year, for spearheading the preparations for this celebration and for ensuring that all our guests will have a good time and a memorable experience today.

For us who reside here in the tri‐state area of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and the neighboring states, it has become our tradition to celebrate our town fiesta, on the last Saturday of September, to give our members who go to the Philippines for the fiesta, a chance to join and celebrate with us in this important event. This year, some of our members went home to Borongan to bring in good cheers and give rice and dry goods and small cash to 100 indigent families, through our humanitarian outreach program. We also had this program the other year when our members went home to do the same, to 50 families belonging to the poorest of the poor of our town. Likewise this year, we are blessed to have the opportunity to partner with the Diocese of Borongan in putting together TELERADIO, a TV channel in our hometown. Our members who were in Borongan for the fiesta, turned over to Bishop Crispin Varquez the initial TV equipment needed to set up the channel. TELERADIO will be fully operational this month in time for the Golden Jubilee Celebration of the Diocese. Through this project, we can reach out and help more of our brothers and sisters back home, through a more holistic approach via educational and evangelical programs on TV. In July this year, our organization also donated an amount towards the building of the Retirement Home for our priests in Borongan. Pictures of the ongoing construction of this building are posted on Facebook, for everyone to see.

As in the past, AY BORONGAN will continue to help our church and the needy of our hometown through various projects.

In the meantime, WELCOME to our Borongan Fiesta Celebration, partake of the banquet of sumptuous food we prepared for you, put on your dancing shoes and enjoy the day!

Grace Baquilod

President



A Brief History of Ay BoronganAY BORONGAN ASSOCIATION was born out of the need of Boronganons residing here in the tri-state area of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut and neighboring states, to coordinate the yearly preparations for the town fi esta of Borongan.

Informally organized in 1995, the small group of families that regularly met for social functions, decided to elect Carling Campo as its fi rst president in 1996. Realizing that the members also wanted to do more than just prepare for the fi esta, the group decided to meet more often and expand its organizational purposes by committing to provide fi nancial assistance to projects of the Diocese of Borongan. Notably, the association was able to help, though modestly, in the construction of the Nativity of Our Lady College Seminary in Borongan.

A few years back, Ay Borongan also sent out cash donations to fl ood victims of Dolores and Suribao. Two years ago, it set up its humanitarian outreach program and gave away rice, dry goods and cash to 50 indigent families. This year, aside from giving again rice, dry goods and cash to 100 families, Ay Borongan also raised funds to help 2 major projects: the building of the Priests’ Retirement Home and the Teleradio of the Diocese of Borongan.

The First Hermano and Hermana of Ay Borongan were Nalding and Edith Raagas who also hosted the fi rst fi esta celebration at their house in Long Island, New York, in 1995. Later on from 1996 to 2004, St. Maximillian Kolbe Church in Toms River, New Jersey became the regular venue for the annual fi esta celebration.

Fr. Nilo Apura who was then assigned to this parish, made arrangements for the free use of the church building and facilities. 1n 2005 and 2006, the organization tried other venues but in 2007, it went back to St. Maximillian Kolbe Church, when Fr. Sheldon Amasa was assigned there. Since then, Ay Borongan had been using the same venue for its fi esta celebration.

Carling Campo became the fi rst president of Ay Borongan in 1996 and served as such until his retirement and relocation to another state. Blas Balano succeeded in the presidency and a few years later, Grace Baquilod was elected as president.

Every year, Hermanos and Hermanas for the fi esta celebration are selected. Part of the preparations for the fi esta are the novenas to our Blessed Mother. The Image of Mama Mary, in the arms of her mom St. Anne, is brought to the homes of each member, on a scheduled rotation.

Meetings are held as needed, usually during social activities like birthdays and other informal get- togethers. In these meetings, plans and projects involving the association are discussed.

In due time, AY BORONGAN will acquire its juridical personality when it registers as a non-profi t organization.



Fiesta Greetingsfrom

Nalding and Edith Raagasand family

Terry and Aimee O’Connor and Jack and Megan Mike and Arlene Munoz and baby Noah

Alvin and Brenda Raagas



Maupay Nga Patron Ha Iyo Ngatanan tikang kan

NORMA CADA SESO Kids and grandchildren

Barangay B Poblacion Queens, New York Borongan, Eastern Samar U.S.A.

ChildrenJojo SherwinRhett & Pamela Maziel Grace & Rex Ilao

Grandchildren JhonwinChistopher Christian AngeloAndrea Reziel





Fiesta Greetings...

Mr. & Mrs. Modesto C. Baldo(Nee Linda Jamer-Ronda)

Kearmy, New Jersey, USA

“By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established.” (Proverbs 24:3)









Maupay Nga Patron Ha Iyo Ngatanan!!

Noel and Irma Baquilod And family







Greetings from Jake & Grace Factora and children, Kristoffer, Emman & Precious

Maupay Nga Patron Ha Iyo Ngatanan from Samuel and Rochelle (Belizar) Gillo and son CJ







“I will praise God’s name in song and glorify him with thanksgiving.” (Psalm 69:30)





A Psalm of David

Psalm 23The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.

He makes me lie down in green pastures,he leads me beside quiet waters,

He restores my soul.He guides me in paths of righteousness

for his name’s sake.

Even though I walkthrough the valley of the shadow of death,

I will fear no evil,for you are with me;

your rod and your staff,they comfort me.

You prepare a table before mein the presence of my enemies.

You anoint my head with oil;my cup overfl ows.

Surely goodness and love will follow meall the days of my life,

and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.

Greetings from

LILY IMPARATO

Do not be anxious about anything,

but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

-- Philippians 4:6-7

Greetings from

Ralph & Susanne Imparato



Borongan Eastern Samar Staten Island, New York





Ay Borongan Fiest



a Celebration 2009



Visit of Bishop Crispin Varquez to members of Ay Borongan in July 31, 2010, New York.



Humanitarian outreach program held at the Bishop’s Residence, Borongan, Eastern Samar on September 7, 2010.





Fiesta Greetings

From

VIC AND DEE LIM“As the father has loved me, I have also loved you;. abide in my love.” (Jn15:9)









Fiesta Greetingsg

Blas and Blas and SucilSucilRussell, Bradley & EugeneRussell, Bradley & Eugene

BalanoBalano



“And we know that in all God works for all the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” (Romans 8:28)





WARAY-WARAY ASSOCIATION OF TIDEWATER, INC. (WWAT)

3212 Winterberry Court, Virginia Beach, VA 23453-5914

OFFICERS 2010 - 2012

Nida B. VillalonPresident

Sonia RubioVice-President

Marichu AlazasRecording Secretary

Nora Kintanar Violy HuntCorrespondingSecretaries

Arsenia Jones Treasurer

Linda Ewell Asst. Treasurer

Carina Woods Auditor

Kevin Robbins Asst. Auditor

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Ernie Rodriguez Flor Villania Jun Voces Vic Kintanar Linda Rodriguez, MD Greton Rubio Glacey Anol

CONGRATULATIONSAND

MORE POWER

TO

ALL THE OFFICERS AND MEMBERS

OF

AY BORONGAN !

FROM

WWAT





Maupay nga Patron!

from

The Amoyan Family

&

Grandchildren(Jaelynn, Lina

& Jairus)

Toms River, NJ









Fiesta Greetings

from

TOM AND LORNA FORMANESAND FAMILY



Greetings from

SUSAN CONDE

ERIC AND ELIZABETH (LOZADA) DEL ROSARIO

MIKE AND INDAY GUTIEREZ

MR. AND MRS. AGUSTIN BICAR AND FAMILY



Fiesta GreetingsFrom

JUN AND FLOR TOBIASAnd Family

Maupay Nga Patron Ha Iyo Ngatanan

Tikang kanda

VIC AND SYLVIA DAVIDand Simonette









Fiesta Greetings from

NIMFA R. AGUILA, MDKingman Neurology

1730 Beverly AvenueKingman, AZ 86409Tel. 928 681 8288Fax 928 681 8289







Greetings from

Janet, Joanne & Jamie

From Michael & Arlene (Chavaria) SeeFrom Michael & Arlene (Chavaria) See



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