Kosrae Filipinos

2010 Lelu Liberation Day Parade

2010-09-11T11:02:00.013+11:00

The parade for the Liberation Day was held on Sept 8, 2010; 8 am, Wednesday, the day of Lelu Liberation Day. It started from Tenwak to Lelu Island.

From left, Leo, Lina, George, Benjie, Susan, Mitch, Lucymina, and Ann posed before the float leaves them.

Ann, Chito, Totong, Dario and Rey as well...

The float with the sea view, taken from about in front of Livaie store in Tenwak...

From the highschool side....

With the highschool new building...

Chito, Ann and Doc Zai...

Chito, Liza, Mitch and the Float...

Leandro, the birthday boy, leads the float... Take near Lelu Church with the head of the Sleeping Lady as background.

With the sleeping lady background...

The float, followed by Gerry, George, Bong....

Bong's car, Darios, Doc Roy....

Bong and Edna...

Glenice and Ursie...

The Governor and First Lady...

They walked in the Lelu school grounds...

Posed...

Ate Ursie is holding, a flag?

Ang finally got seated in the VIP area...
We were asked to join their games... Totong is running with her partner...

The ladies are running also without partners...

And they enjoyed it...
It was really fun....

The 2010 Lelu Liberation Day: Ms. Philippines Coronation Night

2010-09-09T19:20:00.015+11:00

The FILASKO was invited to join the Ms. Liberation Day, to represent Ms. Philippines. Proud Moms and Aunt agreed to have us represented by our beautiful Ms. Sharon-Grace Dizon and our handsome and gorgeous Mr. Raphael Michael Zantua...

Miss Philippines, Ms. Sharon Grace Dizon.

Mr. Raphael Michael Zantua... the escort.

Mike and Sharon with their flower girl Lucymina Andrew....

Along with proud Moms...

Just about to hit the red carpet....

And the celebrities were off...

The Fans....

More fans...

State and town officials and leaders...

Miss RMI - Republic of Marshal Islands.

Miss Gilbert Island...

Miss Kosrae....

Miss Palau....

Miss Pohnpei

Miss Rotuma....

Miss Tenwak....

Vice Speaker and Bank of Guam Manager

Vice Speaker

Mitch and Mike

Ursie, Sharon, Liza, and Meltina Kibby

Sharon's Aunt Ursie and Mom Liza....

Other snap shots....

Special Mass Celebration with Fr. Francis Hazel, SJ.

2010-07-14T21:06:00.005+11:00

We Conquered Walung!

2010-06-27T15:44:00.010+11:00

A boat trip from Utwa Harbor to Walung, as indicated by the curve line below. As told by locals, there are three possible routes going to Walung, the other two is a boat trip from Okatt, Tafansak and an offroad from Utwe to Walung.

Getting ready for the trip, Benjie, our navigator checks the the weather and the tides before our take off.

Captain Totong instructed "full throttle" from the starboard side.

Leo and William are smiling at them knowing that they probably don't know what they are doing!

While the boat is running at about 10 knots, Pat decided to set the line for trolling hoping that he might be lucky to catch some tuna.

Lucky indeed, were able to get 2 yellow fins and 2 skip jacks.

Riding with the waves, our boat immediately catch the first boat which left about 20 mins early than us. Bunny, Lina, Toto, George and Melchor were in this boat.

This is the view right after making a right turn, this is already Walung side. From this side, you can already see the airport which only appears like a thin-line floating in the water.

Since it was low tide when we arrived, we walked from the shallowest part of the beach where the boat can be safely secured. Walked. Leo bringing with him the tuna and 6 pack beer;
and walked. Melchor with a case of beer and some food...

It was very tiring, but very good walking exercise. Totong is probably asking William why we were not informed about the walking part of the trip...

George and Melchor were relieved. They know that they can relax this time.

Lina and George too.

And finally, Bunny as well being the best in Walkaton!

William was able to get fresh coconuts for refreshment.

The beer was being chilled with the very cold water coming from the mountain side.

Leo prepared "sashimi" from the fresh tuna catch!

Pat improvised a BBQ Grill for the tuna!

Junie is looking for more fish! Hoping that he can catch tuna on the beach!

The hospitality of locals from the place offered us a pig for roasting... They will be doing the "Om" local word for baking the pig. We said yes! and thanked them. We were really happy until we learned that its not for free... :(

Other stills....

Junie again casted the fishing line to get more!

Totong, Benjie, Leo, George, Lina, Bunny (seated in blue) and Melchor (walking) .... It is indeed a wonderful and challenging experience!

BackPost: The FILASKO Oath Taking Ceremony

2010-06-27T13:34:00.009+11:00

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.

The 112th Philippine Independence Day Celebration

2010-06-13T09:53:00.021+11:00

The Philippine 112th Independence Day Celebration, with theme - Kalayaan 2010. The occassion was observed with a short program which includes reading of messages from the President of the Philippines, Philippine Ambassador - Phil Embassy in Palau and from the Secretary of Department of Foreign Affairs, filipino games and message from the President of the Filipino Association in Kosrae (FILASKO). The celebration was organized by FILASKO held on June 12, 2010, in M. Thompson Beach Picnic Area, Lelu, Kosrae FSM 96944

The models: Mike and Doc Zai

Mike posed with a small philippine flag waiving as his way of observing the independence celebration.

Triple Double: Almost "grandslam" - Probably the best pose during the celebration and the best in costume! Great pose Doc Zai and great smile indeed.

Upon seing Doc Zai's pose and smile, Benjie rushed and volunteered himself to give the registration sheets and assist her to sign.

Ate Rose came in early waiving to everyone. She knows that she will never be late because she will be one of the masters of ceremony and the program cannot start without her.

While Totong probably thinks that Ate Rose need to start the program right away, he assisted her wihout hesitation.

Kuya Ted signed also on the registration sheet using Ate Rose's back, it looks like Ate Rose got tickled by Kuya Ted's writing.

Ate Joan in green, while talking to Leandro, while Dr. Mallari brought the jackpot price along with Melchor assisting to bring a case of bottled water.

Gents behind roasted milkfish and chicken bbq. Benjie and Pat carefully prepare the milkfish for roasting, while the big man Eddie does the supervision.

Eddie again supervises the chicken barbeque as comments from William "Kring Kring" is being entertained. Melchor, Eddies brother (left) and Joni (07 Hawaii) are just enjoying "burning" these chickens...

Thurston Gents sponsored an improvised billiard table. This pool is common in the Philippines especially in small villages during their past times. Dario showed them pool tricks which if it have been viewed live in a TV, viewers will prefer watching Arirang! Hahahaha! Although they also played and bet against each other, while proceeds went to Peter Vella.

The technical guys, Totong and Leandro being in-charge of the sound system. Thank you to Ate Ursie and Lisa who provided the microphone and the magic sing karaoke which our volunters used to entertain the other Filipinos while having late lunch. Leandro also provided the amplifier and the speakers for the sound system.

"Mel and Jay" - as usual, Kuya Gerry and Ate Rose served as the masters of ceremony. Both of them made warm welcomes to the those who attended the celebration and proceeded to the next part of the program.

Dr. Rolando Mallari led the prayer for the occassion. It looks like Rudy, "the small local boy in gray leaning with the pick-up truck" is having a hard time to figure out what Dr. Mallari is talking about.

After the prayer, the program continued with the singing of the Philippine National Anthem, led by Ate Rose, lunch, message from the President of FILASKO and eventually reading messages from the President of the Philippines, Secretary of Department of Foreign Affairs and from the Consulate of the Phil. Embassy in Palau.

Lunch Time :

Benjie used banana leaf to scare unwanted guests on the food. He takes care of Toto (green shirt) and Totong (orange shirt) and other guests while getting their food.

Ladies from the College of Micronesia happened to group themselves during lunchtime. Ate Evelyn (in blue) Rhoda (center) and Ate Rose.

The men behind the roasting are now enjoying the cooked bbq and roasted milkfish.

A very active officer of the organization, Doc Zai entertained the participants with her beautiful voice during lunch.

During the singing, others watched and listened at a distance...

Others are not eating, just to listen...

William is walking backwards to hear her...

Others listened by leaning on the coconut tree...

After lunch................

Lisa and Erla are enjoying the ocean breeze and the shade provided by the coconut trees.

Ate Joan, looking at Mike, Rudy and their dog Pirate.

The other gents continued to show off their talents with the improvised billiard pool with the cup of "Peter Vella" this time as shown on the table.

Two of our beautiful and very accomodating ladies. Cynthia and Manay....

Rey and Caloy...

Gents from APSCO, from left, Doy, Toto, Pat (from Raimund) and another Toto.

Ate Rose grabbed Lisa as Sharon's replacement for the intermission number.
Jimmy smiled to Ate Rose and asked if Ate Rose needs more pulling power!

Finally, she is holding the microphone. And Ate Rose appeared to be really enjoying!

Another song number was about to be made by Doc Mallari.

And for reasons that we don't know, his intermission number now will be transformed to a dance number with Leo singing?

Audience were really amazed on what will happen next....

The program was followed by games such as "Hephep-Horraay", Pera o Bayong, Pinoy Henyo and raffle draw for the final prize.

Other snap shots....

The FILASKO thanks all the Filipinos who joined the celebration for the observance of 112th Philippine Independence Day Celebration in Kosrae. We extend our thanks to other non-filipinos who helped and donated during the occassion.

Thank you for your participation, the food and donations you brought and the camaraderie you shared.

FILASKO.

April Birthdays: Benjie, Rosie, Glo, Vannie, Edna, Gerry and Lyle

2009-04-25T23:17:00.000+11:00

Rosie de Mesa-Bueno's 60th Birthday

2009-04-21T22:08:00.000+11:00

Easter Sunday

2009-04-12T12:22:00.000+11:00

Good Friday Walk (and Rescue!), Tofol

2009-04-11T11:46:00.001+11:00

Palm Sunday

2009-04-05T15:54:00.012+11:00

Departure: Glenice de Guzman, Liza Llavore, Elsa Mallari and Joy Zoleta

2009-04-02T14:43:00.000+11:00

Farewell Dinner for Glenice de Guzman

2009-03-31T20:11:00.000+11:00

S&C Apartment Blessing, Tofol

2009-03-31T17:07:00.000+11:00

Sunday...

2009-03-29T11:05:00.000+11:00

Sunday...

2009-03-22T11:02:00.000+11:00

Doc Zai's Housewarming, Tofol

2009-03-20T19:26:00.000+11:00

One Lazy Afternoon at Sroanef

2009-03-08T13:06:00.000+11:00

Valentine's Day in Kosrae

2009-02-14T20:50:00.000+11:00

Kosrae Constitution Day: Outing at Finanpes

2009-01-12T17:01:00.001+11:00

Liza Dizon's Birthday/ Ted& Rosie's 6th Anniversary II

2008-11-16T19:11:00.000+11:00

Liza Dizon's Birthday/Ted & Rosie's 6th Anniversary

2008-11-15T10:49:00.000+11:00

Holiday: Veterans' Day (Outing at James Palsis Marine Park)

2008-11-11T15:45:00.001+11:00

Dr Toy Ocfemia's Birthday

2008-11-10T18:54:00.001+11:00

Alyssa Soriano's 2nd Birthday (in absentia!)

2008-11-09T19:41:00.001+11:00

Boy Anonuevo's Birthday

2008-10-31T19:57:00.000+11:00

Elsa's Birthday

2008-10-26T19:23:00.000+11:00

Eva Villanueva's Visit

2008-10-23T13:54:00.000+11:00

Richard & Mitch Zantua's 7th Wedding Anniversary

2008-10-20T20:13:00.000+11:00

Sunday...

2008-10-19T14:06:00.000+11:00

A Busy Saturday Afternoon in Sroanef

2008-10-18T18:54:00.000+11:00

Nestor Acosta's Birthday

2008-10-17T21:44:00.000+11:00

Another Sunday...

2008-10-12T13:41:00.000+11:00

Kayaking+Liza and Koch's visit+Mitch's Birthday

2008-10-06T16:09:00.000+11:00

Doc Roy Mallari's Birthday

2008-09-26T20:15:00.000+11:00

Francia's Birthday

2008-09-25T19:10:00.002+11:00

Chito and Carlos Soriano's Birthday

2008-09-20T21:00:00.003+11:00

Michael's Birthday + Zantua House Blessing

2008-09-15T17:48:00.000+11:00

Arrival: Ana

2008-09-10T20:48:00.000+11:00

Kosrae Liberation Day: Lelu

2008-09-08T13:48:00.001+11:00

One Sunday...

2008-09-07T11:52:00.000+11:00

Lina's Birthday

2008-09-05T19:48:00.000+11:00

Russell and Beth's Visit

2008-09-05T19:34:00.000+11:00

August Departure: Cris and Josue

2008-08-30T11:50:00.000+11:00

Despedida for Cris Baluyot

2008-08-29T22:45:00.000+11:00

Sunday in Kosrae

2008-08-24T14:24:00.000+11:00

August Birthdays: Elmer, Rhoda, Ted, Manny & Jimmy

2008-08-23T23:28:00.000+11:00

A Weekend in Tenwak

2008-08-17T21:19:00.000+11:00

Finanpes after Saturday Clean-Up

2008-08-09T21:05:00.001+11:00

Lyle's Last Week in Pohnpei

2008-08-01T09:00:00.001+11:00

Some Pinoy Friends in Pohnpei

2008-07-26T08:24:00.001+11:00

Art and Joji Serrano with Arji and Jen

Joey and Lucy Oducado with Tonet.

Pol and Grace Oducado with Jamjam, Joshua and Ella.

Grace with the Oducado kids

Dr Lourdes Ferrer, Juvel and Rafael Rempis
Marlene and George Mangonon

Marvelee Dirige and Doman Daoas

Marian Medalla, Rudy Romero and Badette Hull

Philippine Independence Day Celebration in Pohnpei

2008-06-15T15:54:00.000+11:00

Tonette Oducado's 9th Birthday (Pohnpei)

2008-06-14T19:30:00.000+11:00

Philippine Independence Day Barbeque

2008-06-12T21:23:00.002+11:00

Mila & Ann Soriano's Birthday

2008-06-10T20:38:00.000+11:00

One Sunday with Rainier Galang (WHO & UP College of Medicine Dept of Pharmacology)

2008-06-08T14:59:00.000+11:00

Evelyn Damayon's 60th Birthday

2008-06-06T21:51:00.000+11:00

Guam Lay-over

2008-06-04T16:09:00.000+11:00

May Departure: Joni, Evelyn, Leandro & Lyle

2008-05-07T11:11:00.000+11:00

One Sunday with His Excellency Emmanuel Mori, President of the FSM and Governor Robert Weilbacher

2008-05-04T18:14:00.000+11:00

Aaron's Birthday

2008-05-03T20:07:00.000+11:00

William's Angels

2008-05-03T18:13:00.000+11:00

Lyle's Birthday

2008-04-28T19:03:00.001+11:00

One Sunday

2008-04-20T13:09:00.000+11:00

Glo's Birthday

2008-04-17T19:05:00.000+11:00

April Departure: Ana, Edna & Bong

2008-04-15T09:12:00.000+11:00

April Departure: Boy and Doc Toy

2008-04-12T09:32:00.000+11:00

COM-FSM Staff Development Day at Utwe Marine Park

2008-03-20T14:36:00.000+11:00

Sunday Afternoon at Yewak

2008-03-16T17:29:00.000+11:00

One Sunday at Tenwak

2008-03-16T13:23:00.000+11:00

Doc Zai's Birthday

2008-03-12T14:04:00.000+11:00

Sprucing up St John's

2008-03-08T13:59:00.000+11:00

Despedida for Doc Alfred

2008-03-06T20:56:00.000+11:00

Black Micro Picnic at Pikusruk

2008-03-01T13:52:00.000+11:00

One Sunday with the Officers and Crew of Kyowa Salvia

2008-02-24T13:44:00.000+11:00

Open House: USNS Salvor (T-ARS-52) at Lelu Dock

2008-02-23T11:34:00.002+11:00

One Nautilus Evening

2008-02-20T20:28:00.000+11:00

February 14 at Kosrae Village Resort

2008-02-14T20:15:00.000+11:00

Another Sunday...

2008-02-10T16:09:00.001+11:00

Clean-Up at St John's

2008-02-09T11:46:00.002+11:00

Ana & Nestor's 20th Wedding Anniversary

2008-02-06T20:41:00.000+11:00

Friday Night at Tradewinds

2008-02-01T21:15:00.000+11:00

An Awane Welcome for Dr Alfred Garcia of Pohnpei State Hospital

2008-01-31T19:02:00.000+11:00

A Tofol Afternoon

2008-01-28T17:50:00.000+11:00

Welcome Party for Mike Filipowski; Grace's Birthday

2008-01-25T21:30:00.000+11:00

Sunset Cruise at Lelu

2008-01-24T17:22:00.000+11:00

Welcoming Mike Filipowski, COM-FSM's new English Instructor

2008-01-22T13:33:00.000+11:00

Gupitan!

2008-01-16T16:18:00.000+11:00

Airport Scene

2008-01-11T14:50:00.000+11:00

Rhoda & Sany Menendez' Wedding in Bayambang, Pangasinan

2007-12-24T12:38:00.000+11:00

December Departure: Mitch & Michael, Leo, Bam

2007-12-04T11:41:00.000+11:00

One Sunday Noon at Pacific Tree Lodge

2007-12-02T11:28:00.000+11:00

Filipino Association Oath-Taking with Governor Robert James Weilbacher

2007-11-28T19:05:00.000+11:00

Thanksgiving: Liza and Max

2007-11-26T20:16:00.000+11:00

Isay's Birthday

2007-11-19T18:10:00.000+11:00

Dinner at Atong Calma's Place

2007-11-18T19:51:00.000+11:00

Ted & Rose Bueno's Anniversary

2007-11-16T20:06:00.000+11:00

Despedida: Richard dela Cruz

2007-11-14T20:21:00.000+11:00