PNRC Aklan Elects New Officers

by Ambrosio R. Villorente

The Philippines National Red Cross (PNRC), Aklan Chapter held its Aklan Chapter Assembly on Saturday, May 17 at Nenette’s Garden, Andagao, Kalibo, Aklan.
Among the highlights of the Chapter Assembly were the awarding of Merit Awards, Certificate of Recognition and Appreciation. Those awards were given to persons who had voluntarily contributed and supported in the fulfillment of the six major services of the Red Cross which are: 1. community health and nursing, 2. disaster management 3. safety services, 4. social services, 5. volunteer service, and 6. blood services.
One of the highlights in the Chapter Assembly is the election of 14 members Board of Directors. Those elected to the Board of Directors are Victory Fernandez, Daisy Sucro Briones, Madeline Regalado, Nilda B. Tambong, Augusto C. Tolentino, Remia H. Donguines, Tomas S. Raz, Ernesto Melgarejo, Ramon C. Venus, Cefalina D. Peralta, Plaridel M. Morania, Cynthia Dela Cruz, Ronquillo C. Tolentino and Ambrosio R. Villorente.
In accordance with the PNRC constitution and by-laws, the top 4, according to the number of votes garnered, will serve for three years, the second five for two years and the third five for one year. Next year, election will be held to fill up the positions of members whose term of office expired and every year thereafter.
The 14 new members of the BOD immediately were sworn to office by the guest speaker, Hon. Ramon Cua Locsin, member, Board of Governors, PNRC. Atty. Saykeme M. Martelino who was Chairman, Nomination and Election Committee presided the election.
In the election of officers the following officers are elected. They are: Atty. Ronquillo C. Tolentino – Chairman; Dr. Ambrosio R. Villorente – Vice Chairman; Ernesto F. Melgarejo – Secretary; Ramon C. Venus – Treasurer; Cefalina D. Peralta – Asst. Sec.; Atty. Plaridel M. Morania – Legal Counsel and Dr. Cynthia Dela Cruz -Auditor.
Atty. Tolentino declared the Assembly open while Dr. Villorente welcomed the guests, delegates, volunteers and friends of the Red Cross. The delegates were presented by Ernesto M. Melgarejo – secretary. As chairman of PNRC Aklan Chapter, Atty. Tolentino rendered his accomplishments report for the years 2006 and 2007. Governor Carlito S. Marquez was represented to the assembly by Engr. John Kenneth C. Almalbis, Aklan’s new environment officer.
In his speech, PNRC Governor Ramon Cua Locsin urged the Red Cross volunteers to get deeply and actively involved in the continuing transformation of the PNRC into a proactive organization; to redefine itself so as to cope with all trials and hurdle obstacles that block the way in the performance of six Red Cross services. (Locsin’s speech is published on page 4.) /MP