BackPost: The FILASKO Oath Taking Ceremony

The Filipino Association in Kosrae - a non-profit organization registered and incorporated with the Kosrae State Laws was formally established on during 2005.

The FY 2009-2011 set of officers has been elected and sworn their oaths during this occasion held on November 12, 2009 atBlack Micro Corporation Hall.

Above: (left to right: Governor Robert J. Weilbacher; First Lady Josefa Weilbacher; Lt. Gov. William Tosie; Joel N. Navarra, President; Elmer Mercader, VP; Ursula A. Abalos, Secretary; Rolando Q. Mallari, Treasurer; Robert Gillana, Auditor; Richard Zantua, Susana Protacio and Zaila Zoleta, Public Relation Officers; Quirico Ganon, Alberto Martinez and Leodigario Asiatico, Sgt. at Arms; Sharon Grace Dizon, Muse (not in the photo).

Mr. Gerry Protacio and Mrs. Rose Bueno served as the masters of ceremonies during the occasion.

Silence and solemnity have been observed by the audience during the opening prayer.

Dr. Rolando Mallari, in behalf of the former President of the Organization and the outgoing officers gave the opening remarks and welcome to the new set of officers
Honorable Gov. Robert J. Weilbacher, being one of the Guest Speakers gave his inspirational message to the officers and to the Filipino's in Kosrae.
Again, Dr. Mallari on the microphone, a surprise song to entertain the guests and the audience as well.
Guests, the audience and even the masters of ceremonies, Gerry and Rose enjoyed the wonderful song.

The Lt. Governor, William O. Tosie administered the Oath of the new set of officers.

He gave his inspiring words of wisdom right after the oath taking.

Dr. Zaila appeared to be complaining with his Oath of Office Certificate; as Richard tells Totong are talking with each other pointing Dr. Zai's; Bong and Leo smiled at them.

Richard smiled back as being congratulated by the inducting officer.

The officers with their Oath of Office Certificate:

Leandro, the technical gent, in-charge for the Audio and Video of the occasion.

Dinner time: Lt. Governor, the First Lady and the Governor.

Kadio (in red from left), Robert, Elmer, Bam & Mel and Elsa carefully selected their meal preferences.

Rosie, Edna, Bel, Anne, Mitc, Eddie and Bunny as well.

Doc Zai and Glenice posed a while right before dinner.

wh Caloy, Leo and Dario are still outside, they are really confident that the food served are more than enough.

Last post after the program: left to right 3rd row, Joel Navarra, Manny De Guzman, Leo Asiatico and Elmer Mercader. 2nd row, Dr. Mallari, Betty De Guzman, Dr. Zoleta, Evelyn Damayon, Susan Protacio, Lina, Glenice De Guzman, Edna & Bong Martinez. front row, Elenor Borromeo, Rhoda Velasquez, Rose Bueno, Anne & Chito Soriano and Mike Salinas.