2009 Tofy-102209-1230am

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Message from Greg Macabenta National President Haffaa

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Message from 2010 Chair NaFFAA Eastern Region In behalf of NaFFAA Region 1—Eastern Region, I wish to express our heartfelt congratulation to all NaFFAA’s Outstanding Fathers of the Year 2009 on the occasion of the 7th Anniversary of the New York Chapter. I would like to commend all hardworking officers and members, especially Chairman Joe Ramos, for their unselfish commitment and dedication in achieving the lofty goals of NaFFAA. The measure of our success in the future as an ethnic group in this adopted country of ours is determined by the degree of unity and solidarity that we support the objectives of NaFFAA. It is indispensable that we should harness all the needed energy and strength so we can forge the Filipino American agenda to fruition. Certainly this will rebound to our social, economic and political benefits here in mainstream U.S.A., in similar manner as what other ethnic groups are doing. Let us give our full support to the leaders of NaFFAA for our common good. As always, let us propel NaFFAA’s mission by our steadfast unity, empowerment, and unselfish service for our sake.

Roger N. Alama, P.E. Chair—NaFFAA Eastern Region Past Chair, NaFFAA New York Chapter

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Message from 2009 Chair NaFFAA New York October 24, 2009 Greetings to all the 2009 NaFFAA-NY Ten Outstanding Fathers of the Year awardees. Six year ago, Sir Roger Alama who was then the NaFFAA-NY State Chair, requested me to take over the chairmanship of NaFFAA-NY because he had to assume the presidency of PIDCI. I was quite hesitant to take the job because I did not think I was capable of handling it. However, the members present assured me that I had their support and so I thought I will try to continue his term. Everything went well and had been re-elected twice. In all my six years I had fun working with the group - every one has been there to ensure the success of whatever endeavor we undertook. To fulfill NaFFAA's primary goal - EMPOWERMENT - we have reached out to Filipino Americans who have not registered to vote in the local and national election; we have also worked hand in hand with the Philippine Consulate General of New York to encourage Filipino Americans to elect dual citizenship to allow them to vote in Philippine elections. We have also played an active role in the passage FILVET and shared the joy of the Filipino American veterans when they finally received what is due them after 60 odd years from the U.S. government. Honoring Ten outstanding Fathers is the highlight of the social event of NaFFAA New York Chapter which we have done for the past five years. To the Ten outstanding Fathers, my congratulations. My term as Chair of NAFFAA-NY ends this year. I will miss the camaraderie of the group and I would like to thank them sincerely for all the support they have given me. It was fun working with all of you. Sincerely, Jose L. Ramos Chair NaFFAA-NY

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Message from Cora Reyes, 2009 Ball Chair Ten Outstanding Fathers of the Year

Welcome! It is with great pride that the 2009 NaFFAA Fathers Of The Year have been selected. Some of you have asked why you were considered for the title. Let me tell you this: I do not know some of you but surely, someone in this audience or someone from somewhere knows you - knows your character and knows your accomplishments as a father. Reading your life stories have given me the conclusion that you are heroes - for the strength of your character, your persistence and perseverance through life, what you have made of yourselves this far, surpassing all adversities and sacrifices, and most of all your love of family, distinguishing yourself as an inspiration to your children. It is not only the education you have gained but rather how you have shared that knowledge, the discipline you have inculcated in your children. It is not only the accomplishments you have achieved but rather the family values you have instilled in your children for their own welfare and success. A friend have mentioned to me that the difference between a mother and a father is: That a father knows best, while a mother sacrifices the most. A father by tradition is the head of a family, the breadwinner, invariably the most respected, can do no wrong in the eyes of your wife, a role model revered by the children. A father is the tie that binds the family with significant contributions into the rearing of the children. You have proclaimed your love and have given it unconditionally. You have shared your wisdom and have assimilated fatherhood into the everyday nuances of family life. A man cannot be called a father without having had a child. The life of a child is somehow influenced by parents. Children live by example and to that point, we would like to recognize the characteristics of a great father that we have found in you. We know that you deserve to be called Father Of The year, not only of the year 2009 but for always - not only for what you have made of yourselves but also for what your children have made of themselves because of you. Congratulations and on behalf of NaFFAA New York, I wish you all the best !

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PROGRAMME Entrance of the Past Awardees and the 2009 Outstanding Fathers of the Year National Anthems Star Spangled Banner Lupang Hinirang NaFFaa Theme Song Invocation Welcome Message Cora Reyes, Ball Chair 2009 TOFY Awards Inspirational Message Consul General Cecile B. Rebong Philippine Consulate General of NY Special Message—Jose Ramos, Outgoing Chair NaFFaa New York ~ DINNER AND DANCING ` Awards Presentation to the Ten Outstanding Fathers Special Presentation—Miss Golda de la Merced Acknowledgements Closing Remarks

Mistress of Ceremonies: Miss Roselyn Barranda (Daughter of Awardee Mr. Robinson Barranda)

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Outstanding Father of the Year —Jose Clemente, M.D. Jose Clemente graduated in 1967 from the University of Santo Tomas—faculty of Medicine and Surgery. He served as President of the UST Interns organization and was a representative to the Central Board of Students. Today, he not only holds the distinction of being a lifetime member of the APPA (Association of Philippine Physicians in America), but is also a member of the Society of Philippine Medical Associates (SPMA) and is an associate of the American Associates of Cosmetic Surgeons (AACS.) He is currently the co-CEO of the American Physicians Services, Summit Management and Hudson Healthcare. He is also co-owner of Slim & Glo cosmetic clinic. He is married to Betty L. Clement, R.N. Betty and Jose have four children, the eldest of which is Jason E. Clemente, a Wayne NJ police officer, who is married to Darlene Clemente, R.N. and A.P.N. Jason has a master’s degree in Edducation with a Certificate of Leadership in Management from the Seton Hall University. Jason and Darlene have two children—8 year old Madison and 5 year old Jake. The next son is Jeffrey E. Clemente, M.D. who specializes in sports Medicine. He is married to Cecilia Urquico, M.D. who is in family practice. They have a 9 month old son, Noah. Jeff and Cecilian reside in Erie, Pennsylvania. The third son is Joseph Clemente, CPA. Joseph received his degree in Accounting and Finance from Miami University and is co-owner of Advanced Wheel repair and also co-owner of Innovative Designs, Co.. Joseph lives in San Francisco, CA. Finally, their fourth child is Jennifer E. Clemente, PT, DPT. She is a physical therapist and has a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. She earned both her degrees from the University of Miami and is currently practicing in Las Vegas, NV. Dr. Jose Clemente continues to participate in medical missions to the Philippines as part of the surgical team with the Bukas Loob sa Diyos group which provides free public medical clinics.

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Outstanding Father of the Year—

Edgardo Ragaza, MD, KCR Edgardo Pamintuan Ragaza, M.D. was born in Cebu and is the third eldest among eight siblings. He is the son of the late Regino Plana Ragaza, M.D. of Santa Catalina, Ilocos Sur and Francisca Dizon Pamintuan of Santa Ana, Pampanga. He grew up in Pampanga and Manila and spent his primary and secondary education at F. Balagtas Elementary and Arellano High School in Manila. Later he received his associate in arts in medicine degree at Colegio De San Juan de Letran. He graduated gold medalist, with honor. In 1963, Dr. Ragaza graduated from the University Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery. He trained in internal medicine and did his fellowship in Cardiology at the Hospital of St. Raphael, Yale-New Haven Hospital and Hartford Hospital. He has been in private practice in Cardiology for the past 35 years with the Connecticut Heart Group, P.C, where he is a partner and incorporating founder. He was a former member of the medical staff at Yale-New Haven Hospital and Milford Hospital for several years and is also currently affiliated with the Hospital of St. Raphael. Dr. Ragaza belongs to the New Haven County Medical Association, Connecticut State Medical Society and the American College of Cardiology. In addition, he is active in his professional, civic, local, state and national affairs affecting the Fil-Am Community serving in various capacities. Dr. Ragaza is a recipient of distinguished leadership and service awards from such organizations as: The Connecticut Association of Philippine Physicians (CAPP), Philippine American Association of Connecticut (PACC), Federation of Filipino-American Associations of Connecticut (FFACT), The New Haven Chapter of the Order of the Knights of Rizal, Philippine Medical Association of New England (PMANE) and the Philippine Yale-New Haven Association. He is currently serving as advisor to the Filipino United Network, USA (FUN), a nonprofit group for Philippine Rebuilding through Gawad Kalinga and advocacy for good governance through transparency and accountability. Presently he sits on the boards of USTMAAA Foundation as representative of the Class of 1963. He is also an adviser to the Connecticut and New Haven chapters of the Order of the Knights of Rizal and a third degree Knight. Known as Ding to his family and friends, Dr. Ragaza is married to Aleflor Gamo Ragaza, M.D., an internist from Bacolod and alumnae of the University of the East School of Medicine. They are blessed with four sons. Eric Alan Ragaza, 39 is a Diagnostic Radiologist. Todd Michael Ragaza, 33, is a Management Consultant. David John Ragaza, 30, is an aspiring writer and Mark Philip Ragaza, 29, is an Electrical Engineer. They have three grandsons: Jacob Alejandro Ragaza, Lucas Edgardo Ragaza, and Matthew Alfredo Ragaza. Their two daughters-in-law are Larrni Almendrala Ragaza, managing editor at PC Magazine, and Lisa Tortorice Ragaza, Forensic Scientist and Evidence Control Officer for the State of Connecticut.

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Outstanding Father of the Year—Cesar Malantic, M.D.

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Outstanding Father of the YearBenjamin Gozun, M.D. Benjamin V. Gozun was born in Pampanga, Phiilippines on July 10, 1920 and currently resides in Yonkers, New York, He had his pre-medical training at the University of Santo Tomas from 1937-1939 and obtained and Associate in Arts Degree in 1939. He graduated with a degree in Medicine and Surgery at the University of Santo Tomas College of Medicine. in 1944. He underwent Rotating Internship at St. Paul’s Hospital, Manila, Philippines and Pampanga Provincial Hospital from 19431946 and Adj. Resident in Radiology and the Department of Surgery at the Philippine General Hospital from 1946-1951; He was an Assistant Instructor at the College of Medicine and Surgery Department of Radiology and continued on to be Assistant Resident in Radiology at the New York University, Bellevue Medical Center in NYC in 1995. He also had a Private Practice from 1961-1966 and was Director at the United Medical Clinics and Services in Manila. Dr. Gozun worked as radiologist in numerous locations some of which are the Guam Memorial Hospital, Coney Island Hospital, Diagnostic Imaging Service in Detroit, Michigan, Altoona General Hospital, Altoona, PA, Dubois General Hospital, the 56th Medical Group in Mc Dill AFB, Florida, the US Naval hospital, Millington, TN and the 416th Medical Group Griffiss Air Force Base, NY. He is also the author of several Papers such as the Methods for Studying Lymphatic Function in Intact Man Utilizing AU 198, Lymphatic Scintigrams: A Method for Studying the Functional Pattern of Lymphatics and Lymph Nodes and Surgical Treatment of Portal Hypertension. He is a member of the American College of Radiology, Radiological Society of North America, New York Academy of Science, Philippine Radiological Society and the Philippine Medical Association in America. He is licensed to practice in Guam, Philippines, State of Indiana, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey and Michigan. He passed the American Board of Radiology in 1954 and was also elected President of the PMA in America in 1954; elected Chief of Staff - Guam Memorial Hospital in 1967 and was Chief of Staff -Lakeshore Hospital, Detroit Michigan from 1979-1987. He would have been able to raise his family without the help of his loving wife Lydia Dimarana-Gozun who has juggled the demands of wife, mother and dietitian in a remarkable way. They have always emphasized the need for a good education and have encouraged their four children and ten foster children to be responsible individuals. Marianette Gozun-Alano has a PhD in Clinical Psychology and practices in Long Island. Benjamin Jr. (Sonny) and Benjamin III (Benjie) are both physicians practicing in Brooklyn and Hawaii respectively. The youngest, Benjamin IV (Benny) has a Bachelors degree in Psychology and is a graduate of the FBI National Academy. Their ten foster children have also pursued an education and are doing well. Some have Associate and Bachelors degrees while a couple have Masteral degrees in Business and Computer Science. He is very thankful for the recognition and it means a lot to him

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Outstanding Father of the Year - Jose Quintos, M.D.

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Dr. Jose T. Quintos is married to Violeta C. Quintos, M.D. and is blessed with 4 children.— Jocelette Quintos Maranzino Registered Nurse with a B.S Nursing Pending Thesis and Assistant Director at St. Joseph Geriatric Center in Yonkers, NY; Julibelle Quintos holds a B.S. in Business Administration, Marketing & B.S. in Business Accounting, Accounting Info Systems; Jose C. Quintos III graduated with a B.S. degree in Psychology, Paralegal Studies– Litigation Specialists, Network Engineering Certification and Jake C. Quintos graduated with a B.A. Communications, Network Engineering Certification, Music Theory Graduate. Dr. Quintos graduated with a degree in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Santo Tomas in 1958 and worked at the National Orthopedic Training Hospital in Quezon city; was Officer in charge at the Surigao del Sur Provincial Hospital; was one of the organizers of the Siargao and Dinagat Emergency Hospitals; Retainer Company Physician at Pacemco Surigao Del Norte (PNB Surigao Branch) Surigao Stevedore Co.; Quarantine Medical Officer in Surigao Norter and Surigao Del Sur. In the United States, Dr. Quintos obtained Family Medical Specialty training at the St. Joseph Medical Center; was a Fellow at the American Academy of Family Medicine; was attending Physician at the St. Joseph Medical Center, Bronx Lebanon Hospital, and Union Hopital, Bronx; Consultant at the St. Joseph Nursing Home; ICU Physician at Yonkers General Hospital and St. Francis Hospital, Long Island. He was active with community organizations some of which are the Philippine Medical Association in America (board of Governors), United Suriguenos in America (Adviser) and the Royal Pontifical UST Alumni—Member. He is now retired, having had a Solo practice in Riverdale, NY specializing in Family Medicine, for 25 years.

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Outstanding Father of the Year Francisco Rabadam, M.D. Francisco R. Rabadam, M.D. has been a practicing pediatrician and in-house physician for more than 30 years. Dr. Rabadam is currently working as the clinical physician II at Creedmoor Psychiatric Center of the New York State Office of Mental Health (NYSOMH) in Queens Village, N.Y. Dr. Rabadam and his wife, Dr. Grace Budy-Rabadam, were born, educated, and married in the Philippines. They moved to the United States for further training and to practice medicine and raise a family. From their small apartment in Manhattan to their ranchstyle home on Long Island, they have hosted Philippine family after family, who came here to start a life as they did more than 40 years ago. Together, the Doctors Rabadam have three adult professional children and nine grandchildren. Dr. Rabadam was born in Oas, Albay. He earned his Associate in Arts, Pre-Med, at the University of Santo Thomas in Manila and his Doctor of Medicine at the University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center (UERMMMC) in Quezon City, Philippines. He moved to NYC to re-join his wife in 1968. Dr. Rabadam began his internship and residency in the United States in Pediatrics, Ambulatory and Adolescent Medicine at Brookdale Hospital and Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY. Frank partnered with his wife in private practice in Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine with attending privileges at Brookhaven Memorial Hospital and Medical Center in Patchogue, N.Y. In addition to working as a private practitioner, Dr. Rabadam worked at Southside Hospital, Smithtown General Hospital, and St. John’s Episcopal Hospital. Upon leaving private practice in 1979, Dr. Rabadam began working for the State of New York at the Long Island Developmental Center and then the Creedmoor Psychiatric Center of the NYSOMH, where he has been practicing for 30 years. In addition to his professional medical services, Dr. Rabadam has spent many hours serving as president of the Philippine Medical Association, UERMMMC Medical Alumni Foundation, and the LIDC Medical and Dental Staff Organization. Dr. Rabadam was the vice president of the Philippine Pediatric Society of America. He was elected as the auditor and Board of Governors Member for the Association of Philippine Physicians of America (APPA) for 16 years. His work continued as the advisor to the Association of Philippine Physicians in NY (APPNY). Dr. Rabadam has been recognized for his many years of dedicated service to these organizations by receiving acknowledgements such as the Distinguished and Outstanding Service Award from the Board of Governors of the APPA, the APPA Presidential Award as Chairman of the Blue Ribbon committee, the Alpha Omega Phi Kappa Award as PMAA President, the Graciano Lopez Laena Award from the PMAA, the Ramon Magsaysay Award from the PMAA Ladies Auxiliary, the PMAA Presidential Award, and the Bicolandia Association Achievement Award. Dr. Rabadam has a natural ability to help others which is evident in his many community service endeavors including multiple annual health fairs in NY and the metropolitan area as well as several medical missions in the Philippines. Dr. Rabadam’s civic commitment continued as he served as the president of the Bicolandia Association of the Eastern Seaboard and the Philippine Economic and Cultural Endowment, USA (PEACE), an organization that raises funds to sponsor artesian wells in the Philippines. During his term as president, PEACE was awarded the Most Outstanding Filipino Organization in America by the Filipino Heritage Foundation, Inc. in 2007. Dr. Rabadam’s desire to help others has been apparent in his everyday life as well. He was always available on the sidelines during his children’s sporting events to provide both moral support to his children and medical assistance to injured players. Dr. Rabadam is an avid New York sports fan who enjoys going to Boston College football games with his grandchildren and playing golf. Lolo always looks forward to joking and playing with his nine grandchildren in Hull, Massachusetts, Columbus, Ohio, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Rabadam loves to ballroom dance with his wife and travel to different parts of the world with friends. He can’t wait until his grandchildren are old enough to take a family trip to his beloved Philippines.

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Outstanding Father of the Year—Emerito

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Merit F. Salud was born on February 12, 1949. He hails from the town of San Juan Batangas and Dumalag, Capiz. He graduated from the Don Bosco Technical School (Grade School) in 1961 and High School in 1965. He finished with a degree in B.S. Political Science at the Ateneo De Manila University in 1969 and obtained his LL B at the Ateneo College of Law in Padre Faura, Manila in 1973. He is a member of the Philippine Bar since 1974 and the New York Bar since 1994. He is a founding member of Kaibigan Inc.- a support group for Filipino Seamen that land at the tri-state area of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. It is based at the Port Of Newark, Jersey City and is also a founding member of the National Federation of Filipino American Association of America ( NaFFAA) , the umbrella organization of some 5,000 Filipino American organizations in the United States and considered as the national voice and spirit of Filipino Americans in the United States . The main office of NaFFAA is located in Washington , D.C. He was the chairman of NaFFAA Committee that formulated the original adopted constitution of NaFFAA. He is currently a Director for Advocacy, NaFFAA Region One and National Co-Chair FILAMVOTE, NaFFAA (2008-2010) and is a founding member- Filam Association of Bloomfield, NJ ( FAAB). He is also a member of the Aquila Legis Foundation Inc. of North America- an all Ateneo College Law alumni association belonging to the Aquila legis Fraternity which provides free legal service to deserving members of Filipino American Community in the tri-state area. He is a Member/Chairperson of the Movement for Free Philippines –NJ (MFP-NJ) and also a member of the Philippine Forum, a progressive, ground- root based organization that champions the primacy of Filam interests in America. It is based in Woodside, Queens. NYC He is also a member of the San Juan Batangas , USA East Coast ( SJBUSA) and a member of the Free and Accepted Mason of the Grand Lodge of the State of New York, U.S.A. He is a Radio Commentator for RadioPinoy USA, an Affiliate of RMN Philippines , Bloomfield, USA (owned and operated by Don Lino Celle ) He is married to Ma. Norma A. Salud, MD, BSN, RN from Sto Tomas, Pampanga and they are blessed with three lovely children - Emeritus Salud, Sajara Salud-Gonzalez and Abigail Paz Salud.

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Outstanding Father of the Year— Jose Tejero, M.D. Jose A. Tejero, M.D. was born in Bangued, Abra, Philippines. He finished his premedical degree at the University of the Philippines. In May 1965, he received his medical degree from the University of the Philippines, Manila, Philippines. After graduating from medical school he worked for one year in Benguet Consolidated, a mining and logging company in Baguio, Phillippines before coming to the United States in July 1966. He finished his rotating internship at Saint Mary’s Hospital Hahnemann Medical College Program in Philadelphia after which he took a two year residency in general surgery at the Suburban Hospital in Bethesda, Maryland. He then went to Saint Vincent Medical Center in Erie, Pennsylvania for a three year Urology residency, being named the Chief resident in Urology in his final year. While waiting for the release of his board examination, he worked as House Physician at the Cornwall Hospital in Cornwall, New York. Having fallen in love with the area, Dr. and Mrs. Tejero looked for a place to settle and practice urology, and discovered a quiet and lovely place in Rhinebeck, New York. Dr. Tejero opened his solo private practice in urology August 5, 1973 in Rhinebeck. He also had an office in Kingston, New York from July 1974 to August 2001. He was appointed to the active medical staff at Northern Dutchess Hospital, Kingston Hospital and Benedictine Hospital in 1974. He served as Vice President and President of the Northern Dutchess Hospital Medical Staff. Though he considers himself a conservative medical practitioner, he has provided his patients with a wide variety of general urology doing the most minor to the most challenging cases. A member of the Dutchess County Medical Society, New York State Medical Society, American Association of Clinical Urologists, the International College of Physicians, lifetime member of the Philippine Medical Association in America, and lifetime member of the University of the Philippines Medical Alumni Society in America. In 2004, the Association of Philippine Physicians in America awarded him the Presidential award for medical and surgical mission in the Philippines in Beverly Hills, California. In 2005, he was awarded the Community Award in Elizabeth, Indiana. He served in the House of Delegates from 2005 to 2008, was a member of the Board of Governors in 2008-2009 and is currently Vice President of APPA. In 1990, Eden set up a scholarship for deserving and financially needy medical students at the University of the Philippines, providing a student with matriculation fee, board and lodging, books and pocket money. There are six medical graduates, with one practicing in California. A scholarship for nursing students was established at Rhinebeck Central High School with the Rhinebeck Dollars for Scholars, but no update has been provided since 1995. Dr. Tejero married Eden Navarro in July 1967, whom he met while a third year medical student. Eden was a recovery room nurse at the Philippine General Hospital in Manila, Philippines. Eden came to the United Sates January 6, 1965 and worked at Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, New Jersey until they moved to Bethesda, Maryland. They have two daughters. Eloisa graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a BS in Management Science and is married to Young Shin who also graduated from MIT with a BS in Aeronautics and Astronautics Engineering. Jocelyn graduated from Boston College with a BS in Economics and Finance. They have three grandchildren, Isabella, Joseph and Julianna who attended the French American International School in San Francisco, California.

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Outstanding Father of the Year Ricardo Santos, MD.

Born in Neuva Ecija, Philippines in 1942 to a family of seven children, Dr. Ricardo Santos was the only doctor in a family of professionals. He graduated from medical school at University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Medical Center in 1969 then went to the United States in 1974 to pursue Surgery Residency at Brooklyn Jewish Hospital and a Rotating Medical Internship at Brookdale Hospital in Brooklyn, New York after working as House Staff at Santa Teresita Hospital in Legaspi City and Manila, Philippines. In the first year at Brookdale Hospital, he married Teofila Malanum who is also a doctor at Brookdale Hospital in Family Medicine. Together, they opened a private practice in Brooklyn. They have one daughter, Jennie Santos, who has also pursued a career in medicine as a Family Medicine doctor in private practice and as an Attending at Brooklyn Hospital in NY. Currently, Dr. Santos is enjoying retirement. His hobbies include: swimming, gardening, sculpting, painting, and travel. He is known for his good sense of humor, loyalty, and caring. All of which are evident through his life’s successes.

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NaFFaa Outstanding Father of the Year Greg Macabenta GREG B. MACABENTA has been married to the former Josefina “Gigi” Nobleza for almost 46 years. They have four children: Jose Rodrigo, managing editor, Ang Panahon, SF Bay Area weekly newspaper; AB MassCom, Salisbury State U, Maryland, cum laude. Christina M. Dunham, associate publisher, Filipinas Magazine, TV host, “Filipinas Magazine Show”; management instructor, Dale Carnegie; AB Marketing, Salisbury State U, cum laude; MBA, California State U, East Bay; special studies, Academy of National Economy, Moscow. Paolo Gregorio, AB Physical Sciences, Salisbury State U, Maryland; AB Telecommunications Management, Golden Gate University, San Francisco, summa cum laude; IT manager, Filipinas Magazine. Jesus Federico, AB Advertising Design, Academy of Art University, San Francisco; president, FuelCels, Inc., a graphics design company; Online Editor, Filipinas Magazine. Greg dropped out of Journalism school at the University of Santo Tomas in Manila to work and help send four siblings to college. Two became doctors of medicine. Greg was associate editor of the Movie Confidential, a national magazine, at 16; a script writer and assistant director at LVN Studios at 17, writing over 200 screenplays up to the earl 80s; and, from 1960 up to the present, a TV writer-directorproducer and an advertising and marketing practitioners. Despite lacking a college degree, he was asked to teach Advertising Management at De la Salle University, Lyceum University and the Asian Institute of Journalism in the early 80s. He also lectured on advertising in all the major universities in Manila and delivered papers on marketing in international conferences around Asia and in the US. Before coming to the US, he was President & CEO for 13 years of Advertising & Marketing Associates, one of the largest ad agencies in the Philippines. Constrained to choose between a successful professional career in Manila and his family in the US (where his children were studying), he gave up the former and started from scratch in America in 1988. For almost 18 years, Greg has been president of Minority Media Services, Inc., a full-service advertising agency based in Daly City. He is also publisher-editor of the nationally circulated Filipinas Magazine and of Ang Panahon, and is management consultant of the Seafood City Family of Companies, the largest Filipino retail chain in the US. He is a co-founder and the current national chair of the National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA). He is also a founding trustee of Ayala Foundation USA. Some of his past civic and trade involvements include: Charter Director of the Asian American Advertising Federation (3AF); Deputy Executive Director for the US of the Philippine Centennial Commission; Secretary General of the Asian Federation Advertising Associations (AFAA), a pan-Asian trade organization; and trustee, Philippine Philharmonic Society.. Greg is a recipient of the 2006 Pamana ng Pilipino Award from the Commission on Filipinos Overseas, conferred by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, and a 2000 Community Service Award from President Joseph Estrada. For his works in advertising, Greg won the 1996 Gold Effie from the American Marketing Association for the “most effective non-English campaign in the US, “ three Clio Certificates for Excellence in Advertising Worldwide, an All-Japan Commercial Competition trophy, and the Horizon Awards for Print and for TV from the Asian American Advertising & PR Alliance, plus several Philippine advertising awards.

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Congratulations to all the Outstanding Fathers of the Year 2009 and to the officers and members of NaFFAA New York.

Congratulations to 2009 Outstanding Fathers of the Year from the Tieng family.

During the 2005 Outstanding Fathers of the Year James Tieng, Loida Lewis, Dr. Fortunata Tieng, Joseph Tieng (2005 TOFY Honoree), Consul General Cecile Rebong, Naffaa NY chair Joe Ramos, Dr. Arlene Tieng and Joseph John Tieng.

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Congratulations and Best Wishes to all the awardees Especially to TOFY nominees Drs. Alfred Donaire, Pablo Merced and Loreto Tanael and 2009 Outstanding Fathers of the Year Drs. Jose Clemente, Cesar Malantic, Jose Quintos and Frank Rabadam From, Dr & Mrs. Raul Sala and Ms. Olivia David

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Congratulations and Best Wishes to Drs. Cesar Malantic and Jose Quintos for being the Outstanding Fathers of the Year 2009 Joe and Remy Sellona

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Our Congratulations and Best Wishes to our dear friend and kumpare Dr. Cesar Malantic And to all the NaFFAA NY Outstanding Fathers of the Year. Dr. Fred and Florine Donaire & children

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Our Congratulations and Best Wishes to our great friend

VÉÜt exçxá UtÄÄ V{t|ÜÄtwç And to all the officers and members of the NaFFAA New York Dr. Fred and Florine Donaire & children

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Congratulations and Best Wishes to all the officers and members of the NaFFAA New York

Ricardo

Fama Borja

2003 Outstanding Father of the Year

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Congratulations to our cousin

Dr. Jose T. Quintos

Love from,

Candido M. Sagullo, M.D. Lorceli A. Quintos-Sagullo, M.D. Dimple Anne Quintos Sagullo

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Congratulations and Best Wishes to our dear friend Dr. Edgardo “Ding” Ragaza For being chosen by NaFFAA NY as one of the Outstanding Fathers of the Year 2009

Jun and Nitz Dumandan

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Congratulations To Our Grandpa JOSE A. TEJERO, M.D. National Federation of Filipino American Associations of New York 2009 Outstanding Father of the Year

Love Isabella C. Tejero-Shin Joseph B. Tejero-Shin Julianna N. Tejero-Shin San Francisco, CA

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Congratulations and Best Wishes to the Ten Outstanding Fathers of the Year and more power to NaFFAA NY

Dante Ragaza, M.D. President Philippine Medical Society

of New Jersey

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Congratulations DR. EDGARDO RAGAZA Outstanding Father of the Year and All The Outstanding Fathers of the Year 2009 May the Lord continue to bless all of you with good health

450 Seventh Avenue, Suite 1900 ew York, ew York 10123 Tel # 212-947-0010 Fax # 212-947-0042 Email: [email protected]

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Congratulations to our beloved Papa Ben and Many thanks to the National Federation of Filipino American Associations of New York! Benny, Roma, Chris and Alexa

MARIA SUPNET-GOZUN, D.D.S., P.C. 98-76 Queens Blvd, Suite P-1 Rego Park, NY 11374 Tel. 718-897-3400

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Warmest Congratulations and Best Wishes To My Dad JOSE A. TEJERO, M.D. National Federation of Filipino American Associations of New York 2009 Outstanding Father of the Year

Love, Jocelyn L. Tejero New York, NY

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For US inquiries please contact Jose L. Ramos 646 421 0120 [email protected]

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