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A quarterly Newsletter By and For the Members of the Tagbilaran Association of Northern California
Volume 2 – Number 4 San Francisco, CA. USA
IN THIS ISSUE …………
From the President ……………….. 1 worthwhile to mention that a while ago, Rev. Fr. Boboi
Aumentado Meets NorCal
Boholanos………………….…………. 2
Msgr. Arcamo New Pastor …………… 3
Silver Jubilee Preparations …………… 4
Little Princesses Search ……………… 4
Miss TANOCAL Chosen …………….. 4
Random Notes ………………………… 5
Christmas Caroling ……………………. 6
Princesses Pictorial ……………..…… . 7
Supplement (Christmas Ball Flyer)
FROM THE PRESIDENT ………
October 2002
Dear TANOCAL Members,
Bol-Anons and Friends,
On December 14 this year, the TANOCAL will
hold its Christmas Party and Induction of Officers for the
year 2003-2004 at the Holiday Inn Bay Bridge, 1800 Powell
St., Emeryville, CA. (See Supplement). To grace the
occasion as the Guest of Honor and Inducting Officer is the
Hon. Delia Menez Rosal, Consul General of the Philippine
Consulate in San Francisco. It will be a night of joy with
good music and entertainment to go with the jolly spirit of
the Season. You are cordially invited to be with us during
the occasion.
Next year, TANOCAL will hold its 25th
Anniversary Celebration and plans for it is jointly done by
the outgoing and incoming officers. The Steering
Committee is entrusted to prepare the program of activities
for the big event. The Fiesta celebration in honor of St.
Joseph will be held at the Holly Community Center in Union
City on May 3, 2003. During the celebration there will be a
Pageant and Coronation as the culmination of the search for
Miss Little Princesses. Members are urged to participate
and share their hidden talents and expertise in their fields of
specialty to make the event a very successful one.
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The installation of Msgr Floro Arcamo as the new
Pastor of the Star of the Sea Church in San Francisco is an
honor to the NorCal Boholanos. As one of the TANOCAL
founders, the members are proud of him. It would be
Curso, TANOCAL Past President was also installed as the
new Pastor of the Church of the Holy Angels in Colma.
There will be a Christmas caroling by the
TANOCAL CHOIR this coming November, purposely to
raise funds for the Association. Chaired by Eve Calceta, the
group will have rehearsals at the residence of Errol and Beth
Benisano in Daly City with Rev. Fr. Bobboi Curso
conducting. (Please see schedule in this issue) Officers and
members are encouraged to support the project and join the
group. There is fun in it and for sure, everybody will enjoy.
Andama lang ang inyong kuerdas ug vocal chords. Alger
Ibarra will help you. Boy Enerio, one of our active members
of the group will make transportation available.
The year 2002 which will soon be a past is a
remarkable one for the organization. However, the future
that is 2003 will give more in history because it is the year
that marks the 25th year of the TANOCAL’s existence as a
Boholano aggrupation in the Bay Area.
Let us be reminded that copies of the membership
forms for our Mutual Aid Plan are ready for distribution.
Helen Gonzaga, the Plan Comptroller will surely be happy
to accept your accomplished application forms (if you have
not done yet) with the corresponding membership dues, so
does Meo Inting, the Plan Chairman. Why not join a just
cause?
Let me reiterate my heartfelt thanks for your
support and wonderful job that you have done during my
administration. May we always stand as one as we strive to
reach our goal for the benefit of our group. Thank you
Phil Millanar Gucor, Jr.
TANOCAL President, 2002
-o0o-
The measure of a man
Is not in the number of his servants,
But in the number
of people whom he serves
Paul D. Mood y
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GOVERNOR AUMENTADO MEETS
NOR-CAL BOL-ANONS
The Bohol Circle, Inc and the Tagbilaran
Association of Northern California (TANOCAL) jointly
played host to Bohol Governor Erico Aumentado and his
entourage last September 1 at the Bohol Circle clubhouse in
Alameda.
The Governor’s trip to the various cities in the
United States was especially for the promotion of eco-
tourism to overseas Boholanos and to drum up support to the
Tigum Bol-anon Sa Tibo-uk Kalibutan (TBTK) to be held in
Tagbilaran City on July 13-20, 2003. The last stop of his
itinerary in the U.S was San Francisco, where he attended
the 1st Global Filipino Community Networking Convention
at the Moscone Center.
The evening began with welcome addresses by the
Presidents of the Bohol Circle and TANOCAL and the
introduction of the Governor’s entourage.
In his speech Aumentado reported to the group the
State of the Province and the progress of the various
development efforts that he has initiated for the economic
advancement of the province. He expounded on the massive
infrastructure projects particularly the Bohol Circumferential
road network and the electrical power generation to be
tapped from the Province of Leyte.
He also reported that Bohol is now a frontrunner in
the tourism industry and is considered a prime tourist
destination in the Central Visayas Region. This is because
of the thrust of the present provincial leadership towards the
area of eco-tourism.
Gov. Aumentado addresses a huge crowd.
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After an exhaustive report, the Governor
participated in a 1-1/2 hour long moderated open forum.
Discussions were lively and all questions were fully
considered and given the corresponding answer or
explanation either by the Governor himself or by one of the
members of his entourage.
Issues on the possible transfer of the capital of
Bohol from Tagbilaran to Carmen as well as the Tagbilaran
Reclamation Project were discussed and elicited candid
personal answers from the Governor. Questions on dual
citizenship were answered with the assurance that the
Governor was fully supportive of the Bill that is now in the
Phil. Congress.
A proposal for a Metro Tagbilaran Council of
Governments caught the Governor’s attention and
challenged the group to come up and submit to him a
framework plan to determine if an exhaustive study should
be undertaken. He informed the group that there is now a
move in Congress for the revision of the Constitution and it
is at this time that this proposal will surely be considered.
In closing, Governor Aumentado announced that
upon his return to Bohol he will be assigning permanent
staff to monitor postings by Bol-anons around the world in
the Bohol Forum, the premier Internet discussion group for
Bol-anons worldwide, so that he may be more attuned to all
Boholano expatriates concerns.
The evening ended with a potluck dinner prepared
by Bohol Circle and TANOCAL members during which
time Aumentado reiterated his invitation to the group to
attend and bring some friends to the TBTK next year in
Tagbilaran City.
-o0o-
Governor and his wife with some TANOCAL and Bohol Circle members.
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NORCAL BOHOLANOS FETE
NEW CHURCH PASTOR
By Coring Estillore
With love in their hearts, Boholanos of Northern
California got together one Sunday night of September 29 to
honor Msgr. Floro Arcamo who a week earlier was installed
as the new Pastor of the Star of the Sea Church in San
Francisco. The gathering, which was initiated and arranged
by Chandra Liem, Bohol Network USA Chairman, was in
response to the collective wish of the Boholanos in the area
to personally greet him as a group. For so long Msgr.
Arcamo has already become part of their lives and is
remembered as one of the founders of the TANOCAL and as
one of the original members of the famous Bohol Singing
Priests of San Francisco.
The get-together affair was held at the church’s
Auditorium after the 4:30 p.m. Holy Mass officiated by the
new Pastor and assisted by Msgr. John Pernia. On hand to
receive the well-wishers were the honoree and some
members of the Arcamo family. Socialization was at its best
as the attendees freely mixed with each other in joyful mood.
The reception that followed with lots of food drinks
and desserts more than satisfied the appetite and needs of all.
The Monsignor poses for a souvenir photo.
The food was a - PLEEEENTY …………..
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Presented to entertain the crowd after dinner was a
just prepared program which included impromptu speeches,
song numbers-vocal solos, trio and rhumba-disco medley,
line-dancing and a bit of ballroom actions.
Don Coquilla did great in his introduction and as
the lead in rhumba-disco medley. Songs by Msgr. Arcamo
and members of the Arcamo Family with Ven Gallego and
his trusted guitar were heartwarming that it elicited encores.
The night speakers - Rene Sumodobila, Phil Gucor, Jr. Nick
Pernia and closing remarks by Maurice Estillore - all
handpicked by the great Chandra, provided more life and
laughters to the audience as they proceeded to touch on the
unknown facets of the Monsignor's life in the course of their
impromptu speeches.
DJ music that included Visayan and foreign
selections made the occasion more joyful and wonderful.
Msgr. Arcamo in his response was just too happy and
profuse in his thanks to the Boholanos for all the beautiful
and wonderful things they did in his name.
Chandra Liem should be congratulated for making
things happen that night.
-o0o-
The Monsignor belts out “Blue Spanish Eyes”
………………….. so was Line and Ballroom dancing
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SILVER JUBILEE PREPARATIONS LAUNCHED LITTLE PRINCESSES SEARCH UNDERWAY

In a joint meeting of TANOCAL’s Incoming and
Outgoing officers and members of the Board last July 4 at
the residence of Ted and Lina Apalisok in Sacramento,
preparations for the upcoming Silver Jubilee celebration of
the Association formally commenced. It will be noted that
the TANOCAL will be on its 25 years of existence next
year. A Silver Jubilee Steering Committee was created to
plan and coordinate all activities of the celebration.
In subsequent meetings, the Steering Committee,
chaired by Rene Sumodobila, one of the Association’s
founders in 1978, decided to undertake the following:
1. Search for Miss Little Princesses.
2. Search for Miss TANOCAL to represent the
Association in the Miss TBTK contest next
year in Tagbilaran City.
3. Production of a Silver Jubilee Souvenir Book.
4. Special Recognition and Presentation of
Awards
The celebration will culminate in a whole-day affair
to coincide with the annual Fiesta in honor of St. Joseph,
patron saint of the City of Tagbilaran.
According to Mr. Sumodobila detailed planning for
the different activities are now underway. Details will be
announced as soon as they are finalized.
The Search for Miss Little Princesses Committee
chaired jointly by Eve Calceta and Lik-Lik Gallares
announced that the groundwork has been laid out and ground
rules established for the contest.
The contest featuring children between the ages of
5 to 10 years is basically a fund-raiser conducted through the
sales of raffle tickets. Three major prizes and a number of
consolation prizes are at stake. The contest hopes to realize
the capital needed for the funding of the Associations’
projects for the coming Silver Jubilee year.
There will be two canvassings; the first will be on
the last week of December 2002 and the second will be on
the last week of March 2003, at which time the winners of
the raffle will also be drawn. Raffle tickets are priced at
$1.00 each.
A Pageant, which will be participated in by all the
contestants, culminates the search. It will be held during the
Grand Fiesta Celebration at the Holly Community Center in
Union City on May 3, 2003.
Further details will be provided by Eve Calceta at
Tel No. (916) 624-9345 and Lik-Lik Schroeder at Tel. No.
(916) 966-6147.
Ed Note: (Please See Page 7 for Pictorials)

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Just Before Deadline . . . . . . . .

The search for a candidate to represent the TANOCAL

in the Bohol International Beauty Pageant next July finally ended.
The Beauty Pageant is in conjunction with the biennial
Convention of the CONBUSAC to be held in tandem with the TBTK
in TTagbilaran
agbilaran City on July 13-23, 2003
The TANOCAL Board of Directors in a recent meeting ha hass
chosen Miss MAYA GALVAN to be the Association’s official
candidate to the Pageant. She will be formally introduced to the
membership
m embership during the Induction of Officers and Christmas Ball on
on Dec. 14. (Pls. See Supplement This Issue for Schedule)
Miss Galvan is a 17-yr. old high school senior student of
Shasta High School . She is the only daughter of Steve and Mila
Galvan (nee Calope) of Shasta, California.
Maya is heavily involved in school extra-curricular activities
particularly
pa rticularly in the field of music, dance and theater. Likewise, she is
thee sporting kind of lass being a school cheerleader and member of
th
its snowboarding team. She also plays track events, soccer, golf and
cross-country skiing for her school.
Maya plans to pursue studies in International Business aft
after
er
High
Hi gh School. She says that she presently enjoys her employment aatt
Macy’s
M acy’s as a Sales Associate considering that she loves shopping.

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By: Maurice Estillore
In all organizations, officers are but transients.
They come and go depending upon thee will of the people
they serve. Such is the essence in the system that adheres to
the democratic process like ours.
By force of constitutional limitation, the present
leadership will bow out of office by the end of this year. A
new set of officers will then take over. Through the rule of
succession, the continuity of the administrative operations
and functions will be assured.
Administration changes but loyalty to the
organization must remain inflexible and enduring. This
organization will endure no matter who leads and for this
group to endure, the members should continue to have an
unshaken faith and confidence in their chosen leaders.
-o-o-o-o-
The changing of guards, which will be dramatized
on December 14 this year with the swearing-in of new
leaders, may pose as a loss-and-gain proposition to the
Association. Phil Gucor's exit as the group prexy is
certainly a loss to the Association. On the other hand, Ted
Apalisok's ascendency to the presidency can also be viewed
as a gain to the group.
-o-o-o-o-
The outgoing Gucor administration will be leaving
behind a legacy of notable achievements worthy for the
members to remember and for the incoming leadership to
continue and build on. During his 2-year stint of leadership,
Gucor has successfully caused the initiation and realization
of a string of accomplishments of beneficence to the
members and group. To cite some are:
1. Increasing the general membership to the
present level;
2. The birth and institutionalization of the
Association's newsletter, the TANOCAL Digest, a
quarterly publication;
3. Construction of the Tagbilaran Waiting Shed
which now stands in front (right wing) of the St.
Joseph Cathedral;
4. Creation of the Mutual Aid Plan (MAP) or
"Dajong" conceived to extend moral and financial
assistance to the family of a deceased member;
5. Auditing of the Treasurer's Financial Statement
Report after years of no auditing;
6. Initiation of various fund-raising schemes to
help provide additional funds for the Association, and;
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7. Raising the level of the officers and member's
participation and involvement in group activities.
It should be pointed out however that the
attainment of the aforecited accomplishments would not
have been possible without the support and cooperation of
the officers and members. Like the cogs of the wheel, they
helped turn the administrative wheel of progress onward.
The Gucor’s (Phil and Sarah) will always be
remembered for what they did and are still doing for the
group. This Association is honored to have them served as a
working team. To them, we owe a deep sense of gratitude
for a job well done.
-o–o–o–o–
This organization has a high sense of expectation
for the incoming leadership to deliver the “goods” and
services through good governance. For Ted Apalisok, the
incoming president, is perceived to bring along his wide
experience in public service and human relations in the
performance of his lofty job. His interest to serve and lead
can even be seen long before his assumption to office.
At this juncture, we enjoin all members to join
hands in support of the new leadership for only through it
where our incoming officers will be inspired and energized
in the fulfillment of their mission.
-o–o–o–o–
Just like other democratic societies, this
organization has also its own Constitution and By-Laws
supposedly adopted and ratified by the members in which
this group in all its actions is authorized by, subject to,
dependent to and adheres to. Its importance to the group is
so great that every member is encouraged to know it.
In light of present developments, there seems to be
a need for a deep-in review of our Constitution, either in
whole or parts as to its practicality, effectiveness and
relevance to the present needs of the members and the group.
The following constitutional posers need to be
answered: Does the present TANOCAL Constitution and
By-Laws still work? Is it fully responsive to the present
needs and interests of the members? Do you think it can still
be improved? If so, how?
It is not the purpose of the writer to induce any to
tamper on what we already have in our Constitution for the
sake of change. The fact is, our Constitution is good and for
it, we have to salute the founding fathers who framed it for
members to enjoy.
However, one thing is certain. The making of a
Constitution is a continuous process. It may undergo certain
changes in consonance with present realities and changing
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needs of a growing and ever more complex society. One has

to admit that one of the salient characteristics of a viable
Constitution is its flexibility to adjust to the changing
circumstances as it endures through the years.
Membership Update ….
What’s your say? Let’s hear it.
50 Couples
-o–o–o–o– 14 Single Membership

The year 2003 is a silver year of this organization

as it celebrates its 25th year of existence as a group. Starting
from nothing, it grows to what it is now. Such a great stride.
Sadly to note however, it has no written account on what
transpired during those years! Surely there must be Introducing . ...
something for the members and all to pry on. An urgent call TANOCAL’s newest
for a historian to chronicle its past is then in order. Will b !!
somebody out there who knows its past step up to take the
cue? Certainly, a written account of this organization’s
history will be a significant feature of the future association
anniversary memorabilia if the group so decides to have one.

-o–o–o–o-

CHRISTMAS CAROLING SKED BARED

A Christmas caroling fund-raising activity have

been scheduled on November 23 & 30 and December 7 &
21, 2002. This was bared by Eve Calceta, Chairman of the
Caroling Committee.
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Practice sessions of the choir are being conducted is the official quarterly Newsletter of the
at the residence of Errol and Beth Benisano at 46 Willits St. Tagbilaran Association of Northern California
(TANOCAL)
in Daly City every Saturday at 4:30 in the afternoon. The
Rev. Fr. Bobboi Curso, Pastor of the Holy Angel’s Parish in Published every January, April, July and October
Colma is the musical director of the group and is conducting
the rehearsals. Editorial Board: Ted Apalisok
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Caroling will be done on pre-arranged times and Editorial Office: 8466 Sunrise Woods Way
dates at the residences of prospective hosts. Members are Sacramento, CA 95828
urged to join the choir and the Chairman is making an urgent Tel. No. (916) 689-3319
call for guitar accompanists. Business Office: 3751 Marion Ave.
Oakland, CA 94619
The event promises to be a fun and rewarding TANOCAL
activity for the membership in keeping up with the Website: http://tagbilaran.org/TANOCAL
traditional holiday season. Host: http://www.bohol.net

For further details please contact Eve Calceta at E-Mail: Chairman@tagbilaran.org

Tel. No. (916) 624-9345.
Articles from members are most welcome. Announcements
and human-interest stories are also accepted.
Suggestions and/or feedback are also solicited.

Please submit contributions two weeks prior to

Publication date.

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Ma.Hanna
Julienne

Maya

Megan CherraMarie

Julienne – 9 yrs old – Fremont

Megan – 9 yrs old - Sunnyvale
4th Grader at the St. Edward School
4th Grader at Cumberland School
Daughter of Rene & Liz Sumodobila
Daughter of Dennis & Jean Padilla
Likes to play the Piano and plays
Loves to sing and play the piano
Basketball.
Likes to swim and play volleyball
Ma.Hanna Christine – 8 yrs old - Sacramento
3rd Grader at Kenneth Ave. Elem. Sch.
CherraMarie – 5 yrs. Old – Union City
Daughter of Art & Rosemarie Romanos
Loves to draw and paint
Kindergarten
Likes swimming, reading and travel. Daughter of Raul & Sheryl Alagon
Likes to sing and dance
Maya – 5 years old - Colma
Kindergarten at OLPH
Daughter of Charles and Eileen Thone
Likes to sing and dance.