Perlas turns silver
The vision of the Philippines Foundation Inc. to extol worthwhile values demonstrated by people and institutions from all walks all life, through its yearly,
Perlas Award on the Valuable Filipino and Institution, has not been in vain. Pioneered by civic leaders honorary chairman, Francisco Benedicto, past presidents
Hernan Streegan, Joseph Gaisano and MCE; trustees Merle Cunanan, Nelia G. Neri, Purita Onate, Xavier Ledesma and spiritual adviser Cebu Archbishop Emeritus
Ricardo J. Cardinal Vidal in 1987, the group expanded with equally committed officers and members. These dedicated officers are: past presidents Antonio Veloso, Ben Yapjoco, Nestor Chua, Consul Enrique Benedicto and incumbent president Fr. Ernesto Javier SJ; directors and members Sixto Castillo, Max Ricohermoso, Dr. Ptolomeo Medalle, Pilar Cusi, Rose Ong, Manuel Go, Alex Suarez, Anita Sanchez, Lourdes Jereza, Hermie Villarica, Pilar Cusi, Anita Verano, Marissa Fernan, Elvira Luym, Beling Go Ching Hai, Petite Garcia, Tess Chan, Michael Go, Dr. Efren Valiente, Consul Ben Dapat, Bunny Pages, Stella Bernabe, Mariter Kleff; Francis Monera, Dr. Marcelo Lopez, Consul John Domingo, Filna Espina, Teresin Mendezona and Julita Urbina.
The foundation and its prime program, Perlas Awards, will celebrate its silver anniversary at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 14 at SM Cinema 1. All Perlas awardees from 1987-2011 will be honored, so we are all inviting them as well as all our past and present members, through this article, to come since we have difficulty in reaching them. A highlight of the event is the symbolical honoring of our The Oversea Worker, his
industry and perseverance.
The Perlas awards do not look for perfect individuals, but for those who, in some moments in their lives, demonstrate worthwhile values, or excel in their endeavors and have touched the lives of others.
There have been some 160 installed in the Perlas Hall of Fame: Grand Perlas for Exemplary leadership: Chief Justice Marcelo Fernan, Chief Justice Hilario Davide Sr., and Archbishop Emeritus Ricardo J. Cardinal Vidal.
Valuable Achievements: Dr. Resil Mojares, Emmanuel Alcunio, David Odilao, Patria Chiong, Alejandro Tantoco, Camilo Eyas, Jess Vestil, Norberto Quisumbing Jr., Fr. Rodolfo Villanueva, Alfonso Uy, Elizabeth Siao, Msgr. Osbaldo Padilla, professor Julian Jumalon, Simeon Dumdum, Jose Mari Chan, Napoleon Rama, Dr. Nestor Alonso, Jose Clavano Sr., Danny Javier, Dr. Araceli Almase, Dr. Lourdes R. Quisumbing, Antonio Aldeguer, Ernesto Aboitiz, Consul Roberto Aboitiz, Dr. Jose Sal Tan, Dr. Ruperta Martinez, Ingrid Sala-Santamaria, Dr. Concesa Baduel, Dr. Fe Necesario.
Legacy of Cebuano Music: Manuel Villareal, Ihnus Vergara, DomingoLopez and Anastacio Huguete.
Environment, Education, Sports,
Journalism and Entrepreneurship: Dodie Peñalosa, Dr. Eulogio Bonsukan, Francisco Sanguyo, Dr. Salome del Rosario, Gerry Penaloza, Ed Castrillo, Romulo Galicano, German Lee, engineer Jacinto Rafanan, Felix Yu, Dr. Concesa Baduel, Felisa Chiongbian, Antonio Aldeguer, Ismael Gulane, Hugo Streegan, Gerarda Suico;
Clarita Antopina, Mercutio Tangkay, Eduardo Go Ching Hai, Kenneth Cobonpue, Cesar Laspinas, Lygia Ybanez, Virginia Vamenta, lawyer Arbet Sta. Ana Yongco, Fr. Herman Van Engelen, Virginia Romoff, Juan Aquino, Philip Rodriguez, Joseph “Ace” Durano, Consul Robert Aboitiz;
Dr. Fe Necesario, Ludivina Villafuerte, lawyer Augusto Go, Ramon Chiu, Juanito Jabat, lawyer Pachico Seares, Ed Castrillo,
lawyer Antonio Oposa, Ernesto Aboitiz, Dr. Jose Gullas, Julita Urbina, Nonito Limchua, and Mary Sy.
Worthwhile Values: Dioscoro Enjambre, Rosendo Cortez and Danilo Rag (honesty); Rex Gonzales (industriousness); Ricardo Zapanta and Agustin Enolpe (bravery); Sabina Montebon, Jenny Ababon, Nellie F. Dosado, Brenda Saliendra (dedication to work); Ateng Zaragoza (dignity of labor), Leslie Ryan Go;
John Benedict Tan, Apolinario Leyson and Gregg Gabison (preparedness and self-discipline in Boy Scouting); Honorata Zaragoza, Candelaria Yatong, (loyalty); born visually impaired Chris Serna, Reynaldo Inocian, Jezrael Lucero and Alvin Mendoza, Vivencio Biene, Vincent Taladro, Patricio Damaolao, Vivencio Biene, (self-reliance); and Rufina Ruiz Vda. de Espinosa (devotion to family and children).
Gift of the Performing Arts: Marcial Sanson, Primitivo Primor, Sakdap, San Diego Dance Troupe; Ramonito del Rosario; Joan Almedilla, Raki Vega, Teodoro Ceniza Flores, Dolly Suzara; Eva Santos, Annjanette Laborte, Melquiades Gonzales, Paul Melendez; Estelita Diola (original Sinulog dance) and Johnny Oria.
Community Service: Sammy Darza, Melanio Sanchez, Rodolfo Niere, Jacoba Villaflor, Mardonio Ceniza, Loreto Victorino, Parolita Mision,Dr. Manuel de Veyra, Marilou Chiongbian, Soledad Reyes, Dr. Suga Yuvienco-Sotto, German Lee, Aurea Figura. Adonis Baraclan, and Aproniando Magalona.
Family and Institutions: Jesus and Ever Garcia and family; the Saniel family; C-Cimpel; the Sisters of Mary; the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians; Kapwa Ko, Mahal Ko; the Emergency Rescue Unit Foundation; the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation;
The Salvador and Pilar Foundation; the Guadalupe Children’s Choir; Mandaue City School for the Arts Children’s Choir; Cebu Filipino-Chinese Volunteers Fire Brigade; Couples for Christ; Don Bosco Technical Center; The Best Buddies Club; Asilo de la Milagrosa; Daughters of Charity;
The Colegio de la Inmaculada Concepcion; Fe Sala Santamaria Performing Arts; the Young Ladies Association of Charity; Cebu Puericulture Center and Maternity House; Zonta Club of Cebu 1; Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry; family entrepreneurship of Titay’s Rosquillos; Goodwill Industries of Cebu; Franciscan Sisters; PRO; Infante et Familia; Arts Council of Cebu,
Juanito King and Family; Cebu Braille Center.