Vol. 4  | No. 4 |  Watch out for the Artic Cold!
Philadelphia  |  January 24, 2013

 Honor, Honorary: its exercise and meaning
An FB Share Photo by: Lucy De Simone  |   This little bird took the liberty of singing to herald the coming of Spring.  Perhaps God at that instance bestowed upon him the "honorary position" as the "Welcomer of Spring."  

In our human society of professional, institutional, national, civic, social or religious endeavors, we always have a designated or elected leader who we call the president, mayor, CEO, pope, pastor, director, etc. However, these so-called headmasters have their hands tied behind their backs and cannot/will not function properly without assistants and or members to support them. As the saying goes " No man is an island."

 

In some organizational make-up, members are classified as active, associate and honorary. The first two membership status are self-explanatory. It is the word "honorary" that confuses some members of our community. Few of the people who were conferred with or received this merit of honor, think that they are above everybody else and act like kings and queens and can interfere with the lives and given responsibilities of others. I do not know why. Evidently, for lack of knowledge about the meaning of the word itself or just the basic principle of pride, self-ignorance or lack of self-respect. No pun intended here. According to the Mr. Webster and from most of our understanding, "honorary" is an honor and a privilege given to a person or persons deserving of esteem and respect without the normal duties. In other words, a person is accorded this "honorary status' as a token for his/her prominence in society or immense contribution for the advancement of the objectives of the awarding organization or institution, The "honoree" has nothing to do nor the right to interfere with the functions or inner workings of said group.

 

The Filipino Executive Council of Greater Philadelphia have active and inactive member organizations and no honorary. The president of the council deals with and takes care of everything as prescribed by its bylaws. She assigns committee chairs and members to help her around. She runs this umbrella organization accordingly without outside interference. Especially from people with honorary awards. No place for them here. Let the president do her job. Since its inception, FECGP have not recognized anyone with this "honorary" status but hopefully, will give this honor to a deserving individual or organization someday.

 

"Honorary" is a great word to behold, a privilege to be proud of and is once in a lifetime award that is fleeting and temporary. For those of you who have been given this prestigious honor, I say congratulations to you for a job well done. Enjoy the glory while it lasts but know your limits. Be humble.

 

Enjoy your weekend and keep yourselves warm!

Ferdie Luyun 

   

 

 

    

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Winter Sinulog a success!

This year's Winter Sinulog last Sunday, January 20 was full of jubilant devotees that came together to celebrate this annual tradition at the Basilica of the Santo Nino which is the Olde St. Augustine's Church. This event coincides with the traditional Sinulog which is also happening about that time in Cebu City, Philippines.  Olde St. Augustine's congregation will be celebrating the Summer Sinulog this August which was so designed because of the summer weather and the convergence into our city of visiting Sto. Nino devotees as they also tour the City of Brotherly love. Plan now to attend the Summer Sinulog in the 3rd week of August. Photo by: Philip Reyes 
 
USTMAATS elects Dr. Joey Tiongson

The University of Sto. Tomas Medical Alumni Association Tri-State elected Dr. Joey Tiongson, President to succeed Dr. Monnie Mempin. The USTMAATS has been a very active member of the Council and have embarked on numerous medical missions to the Philippines. In the photo are (L to R) Dr. Alex Almario, Dr. Elsie Almario, Dr. Joe Samson, Dr. Ely Tiongson, Dr. Joey Tiongson, Dr. Monnie Mempin, Dr. Abbie Mempin, Mrs. Hermie Aczon, Pres. FECGP and Dr. Ferdinand B. Aczon. Congratulations, Joey!
Photo by: Philip Reyes
 
Leonardo Hidalgo, 78

By: BB Dacanay  |  We will always remember Leo, as we fondly called him. Always smiling he is usually quiet when he comes to attend our Sunday activities but inside him is a man burning with passion for his art.  Mr. Hidalgo is noted for his restoration work on ancient paintings inside the Olde St. Augustine's Church which took sometime to finish. Inspired by the master he always admired; Michaelangelo he would come early and go home late. Today the painting inside are resplendent of their glorious past as we gaze in awe and admiration at the beautiful sanctuary. Mr. Hidalgo made his mark in the University of Santo Tomas with the statue of St. Thomas in front of the main building. He has done a lot of other significant sculptures but true to his humble personality, he never bragged about it. We will always remember his soft voice and his quiet personality and his warm smiles. Indeed he even made a mark in our lives. 












The Winter Sinulog once again proved the unending love and devotion of our people to the Sto. Nino. Going around and talking to so many people some of the from outside our area, it is very inspiring and takes us into a heightened feeling that our prayers will always be laid at the feet of our beloved Jesus. With the permanent home of the Sto. Nino housed within Olde St. Augustinine's; we give our thanks to the Augustinian Community for providing the support for so many years. Thank you Fr. Mike Slattery, O.S.A., for your leadership in the parish and for shepherding the Congregation. 

(Photos by: Philip Reyes)  We said goodbye to two of our distinguished colleagues this week and extend our prayer and condolences (see obituary notice below) to the Hidalgo family and the Fontanilla family.  They will always be remembered. This month also marks the 1st death anniversary of Dr. Eusebio Nunez. We join his family in observing this very significant day where a pillar of our community passed away to the great beyond.
To all of you I thank you for your active participation and support to our many activities.
Maraming salamat sa inyong lahat. See you at our meeting this month!

Hermie Samaniego Aczon
President
FAczon@aol.com 

 


Looking back . . .
FB Share Photo | Francis Yumul  
A grocery car in Manila that advertises a popular liquor brand (Photo 1930's). I have a hard time figuring out whether the man in photo is a chauffeur or a delivery guy....maybe both. 
Nomer Son  All drivers/chauffeurs of the period wear uniforms. Rosario Moreno's driver wears one in pre-war flick Tunay na Ina. What calls my attention is the fine brickwork on open steel frames with fancy ironwork on windows and clean cobblestones on driveway. That's a Chevrolet van and expensive De Hilo uniform.
 

FECGP Weekly Update  

is the Online Magazine of the
Filipino Executive Council of Greater Phila. and published weekly or as news is gathered.
 
Hermie S. Aczon
Executive Editor & Publisher

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Editor-in-Chief

Ferdinand Luyun
Associate Editor

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Photo Albums:  More to see at our website!
Sinulog 2012   SIGLO PILIPINO Book
Independence Day Events 2012
Click here to view Parade of Flags         More photos       Bb. Pilipinas
PCSNJ Induction Camden Aquarium       PMSGP Annual Charity Ball 
FAABCI Pasko sa Nayon             IBC Musical 


 

Let us Pray for Eternal Peace 

  Professor Leonardo Hidalgo
Leonardo is an internationally acclaimed visual artist, sculptor, painter, and art restorer. He left his mark in Philadelphia in the restoration of the "Stations of the Cross" in Olde St. Augustine Church in Philadelphia.
His remains will be buried in the Philippines.
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Aguinaldo Fontanilla
Beloved father of Senen Fontanilla and the Fontanilla families.
A proud veteran who served his country. Father, friend, and loving husband.

They will be greatly missed.

First Death Anniversary
Dr. Eusebio Nunez - January  26
Lambert Santos - February 5
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Prayer for the Sick
Please pray for
Don Marino Sayson
and
Cesar Manguba
who is now out of the hospital
Virgilio Redondo

 Prayers for comfort and grace from the Council and the Members Associations
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Members Notice

January Sunday Meeting

  Olde St. Augustine's
Social Hall @ 2pm
Philadelphia
 
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It's f
---2013 Consular Outreaches
starts on April 13
 
Olde St. Augustines Social Hall --------------------------------------------------- 
Thanks to all of you who attended
the 2013 Winter Sinulog!

SEE YOU AGAIN AT THE SUMMER SINULOG
THIS AUGUST
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FAABCI Pasko sa Nayon
PMSGP Annual Ball  
THANKS FOR COMING! 
View PMSGP Souvenir Program
Click to view more photos


Officers |  2012-2014

President: Hermie S. Aczon 

1st Vice President: Ruth Luyun 

2nd Vice President: Dr. Jose Chatto 

3rd Vice President: Lorelei Laurencio 

Corporate Secretary: Lyn Javier 

Recording Secretary: Mayette Baglieri

Corresponding Sec: Lucy De Simone

Treasurer: Dr. Nieves DeCastro

Asst. Treasurers: Dr. Lita Manguba and

Sherry Panes

Auditor: Nida Imperial

Asst. Auditor: Norma Arcilla

Liason Officer: Frances Estella

Business Managers: Dr. Ferdie Aczon | Nora Benitez | Cesar Manguba | Bel Lopena | Aurora Polutan

PROs: Medy Arevalo; Imelda Alpas | Kim Barroso | Ferdinand Boco

Historian: Manuelita Camomot

Parliamentarian: Prof. Ernesto Arcilla

Editor FECGP Publications: Freddy Panes  

 



April 7 - April 16
Pilgrimage to
Fatima & Lourdes with Barcelona 
  10 Days  <> 16 Meals

* Breakfasts <> 1 Lunch <> 7 Dinners 

 

Highlights: Fatima, Aljustrel, Valinhos,

Cathedral of Burgos, Santa Maria de

Miraflores Monastery, Lourdes, Grotto

of Massabielle, Carcassone, Barcelona,

La Sagrada Familia

Rates Per Person

Double: $2899, Single: $3299,

Triple: $2869

*Included in Price: Round Trip Air from Philadelphia

 

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Upcoming Events

2013 Community Events

 

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Jan 27   |  MONTHLY MEETING

Olde St. Agustines

Social Hall

Philadelphia, PA

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Jan 26  |  S.W.A.A.G. Young People's

Event @ IBC

500 Midvale Avenue, Upper Darby

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Feb 9  |  FASSJ Valentine's Party  

Saturday, 7 PM  

Crowne Plaza Hotel

Cherry Hill, NJ 

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Feb 9  |  Couple's Night

International Bible Church

Upper Darby, PA

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Feb 16 | PCSNJ

Wine Tasting & Dancing

Philippine Community Center

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Feb 23 |  Our Lady of Hope Dinner

Dance Tulong Mula Sa Puso  

6:30 PM    $25 per person

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Mar 9  |  Leadership Seminar

Sponsored by:  Consulate

General New York

Details soon

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Mar 16  |  PNAPA Mardi Gras

Radisson Hotel. 6:30 PM 

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March 23  |  PCSNJ

Consulate Outreach in South Jersey 

9:00 AM  - 3:00 PM

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March 23 | FACAA Filipino Night 

with the Philadelphia Sixer's

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Mar 24-31  |  Mahal na Araw

Our Lady of Hope Parish

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Apr 6  |  FAABCI Spring Dance

Venue to be announced

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Apr 13  |  20th Anniversary

International Bible Church

Upper Darby, PA at 3PM 

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Apr 13  |  CONSULAR OUTREACH

Olde St. Augustines

Social Hall

Philadelphia, PA 

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June 14

FECGP Independence Ball  

Westin Hotel, Mt. Laurel, NJ  

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Dec 6  |  FECGP Xmas Party

OLPC 5200 N. Broad

Philadelphia

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Dec 7  |  Christmas Cantata

6:30 PM 

International Bible Church

Upper Darby, PA

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Dec 7  |  FAABCI

Pasko sa Nayon

Venue to be announced

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Ocean City Coemback
After Sandy    

 

Ocean City has made a remarkable comeback from Hurricane Sandy. The Boardwalk and Downtown are in good shape and we were able to accommodate 8,000 visitors during our New Year's Eve First Night Celebration.

Thanks to the tireless work of OCNJCARE, our super volunteer organization, its community partners and the City, this basic recovery was made possible. These groups continue to provide assistance to those who need help and will do so until the job is completed.

 

HOME DEPOT

Date: January 9, 2013

 Home Depot is an Affirmative Action: Equal Opportunity Employer seeking qualified individuals including minorities, females, persons with disabilities; and veterans. Store: No. 0974, located at the address listed above: currently has the following" postlion(s) available: Part Time Cashier, Part Time Garden Associate, Part Time Overnight Freight and Part Time Lot Attendant, A brief description of the job duties for each position can be obtained on our internet site at http;//careers.homedepot.com. Please direct all individuals interested in these positions to apply through our Internet site at http://careers.homedepot.com. We now accept only electronic applications submitted through our Internet site. Accordingly, please do not forward any hard-copy resumes..

Michael Lodge

Store Manager #0974 

EOE/AA/MFDV 

Jobs Available   

 

Henry Troemner
NOW HIRING 

Growing South Jersey manufacturer and distributor of laboratory equipment has opportunities available for full time Electrical and Mechanical Assembler. Assembly duties include using hand and power tools to build products, working from written and verbal instructions, and gathering parts and materials for assembly operations. Some lifting and dexterity with small parts required.
Full time positions are now being offered but anyone interested in part-time will also be considered.
Hours are 7am-3:30pm Monday-Friday.
Inquires can be sent to : alynch@troemner.com
Henry Troemner

201 Wolf Drive  |  Thorofare, NJ 08086

www.troemner.com