POWA officers take oath: The incoming officers of the Panay Overseas Workers Association (POWA) took their oath of office on Dec. 18 before Consul General Bernardita Catalla at the Consulate. The officers for 2017 are: Leo Selomenio, chairman; Lindy Paclibar, president; Don Ofiaza, vice president, internal; Diana Juanillo, vice president, external; Christian Jean Jallorina, secretary; Theresa Mailim, treasurer; Elisa Linda Lorca, assistant treasurer; Annalisa Bretana, assistant secretary; Mayflor Pirote, auditor; Mie Cueva, asst auditor; Grace Macahilo, business manager; Alma Mae Capanang, asst business manager; Leah Dorilag, Bilenda Ortega and Grace Bayona, PRO; Sharon Habiona, muse; and Leo A. Deocadiz, Katherine De Guzman and Francis Ita-as, advisers.
Star Induction: Officers of the Filipino Star Association Hong Kong took their oath of office before Consul General Bernardita Catalla on Dec. 18. The officers are: Yanz Cascayan, president; Jham Abalos, internal vice president; Victoria Buenaventura, external VP; Jhazel Gawigawen, general secretary; Ailyn Agcol assistant secretary; Ivan Longui, general treasurer; Devee Claire de la Cruz, assistant treasurer; Jaz Ordonez, general auditor; Jhay Catipay, assistant auditor; Jano Tangonan and Cindy Pascual, PRO; and Leo Selomenio and Arlene Abrugar, advisers.
