Saturday, September 23, 2006

“Ro Akeanon” Induction of Officers In Iloilo


"Ro Akeanon sa Iloilo" (The Aklanons in Iloilo) held their induction of officers for the year 2006 – 2008. It was held at Sarabia Manor Hotel, Iloilo City in the evening of September 9, 2006.
Inducted president was Ms. Jindra Linda Demeterio, Regional Director of the Department of Agriculture, Region 6. Jindra is from Batan, Aklan. She finished Bachelor of Science in Agriculture at UP, Los Baños, Laguna.
Inducted with Director Demeterio were Engr. Edgar Deysalong – vice president, Dr. Sonia V. Seville – secretary, Ms. Mae Icamina – treasurer, Ms. Rosalie Salas – auditor, Ms. Ofelia Tungala – business manager, and former Mayor Zafiro Palabrica – press relations officer.
The members of the Board of Directors are Romeo Manikan, Edwin Trompeta, Rexdito Reyes, Noel Icamina, Oseni Millamena, Silverio Teodosio, Eda Judonila, Ruth Jarantilla and Wilfredo Agustin.
Their induction theme states: "Bisan Sin-o Ag Bisan Siin, Ro Akeanon, Masalian Ag May Ikasarang."
The officers took their oath of office before Iloilo City Mayor Jerry P. Treñas who was the guest speaker. He was introduced by former Mayor Zafiro Silorio Palabrica. Aklan Governor Carlito S. Marquez and Congressman Florencio T. Miraflores of the District of Aklan also gave inspirational messages.
"Ro Akeanon" since 1966 was led by 12 presidents who are Filiberto Imperial – 1966-1968, Alfonso Rabuco – 1968-1970, Leon Tirol – 1970-1972, Leonito Pador – 1972-1974, Romeo Manikan – 1975-1977 and 1993-1995, Ernesto Oquendo – 1977-1978, Fernando Imperial - 1979-1982, Avelino Morales – 1982-1984, Joseph Bohler, Jr. 1984-1985, Wilfredo Agustino – 1995-1997 and 2003 – 2006, Ruth Tirol Jarntilla – 2000-2003 and Jindra Linda L. Demeterio – 2006–2008. /MP mailto:madyaas_pen@yahoo.com

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