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President’s Message

Michael’s Photo

Welcome to our 3rd Annual Bisayan and Friends Cultural Society Christmas party. I canʼt imagine that we are now on our third year celebrating with the community! This year has been a challenging year for all of us. As we go through another journey, we will continue to accomplish our goals in helping others that are in need. Supporting new immigrants, helping them get established as well as to continue to be a part of their lives. Thatʼs what we are as Bisayans. We have been selfless in our continued support to our very own. Making friends to strangers and reconnecting with some. We have become a part of a lot of new immigrants here. But one thing that really stands out from the group is Unity. And we pride ourselves with the hospitality - the Bisayan way. The Bisayan and Friends Cultural Society was established for that very purpose. Simple but true. We hold dear to Unity and to helping other Bisayans. But we also extend our help elsewhere when needed. As we mature as a group, our goals are also changing. We are extending even further to our reach of support. And we would like you to be a part of these endeavors. We would like you to be a part of our future. I appreciate and congratulate everyone who plays part of making this organization stand on its feet. May the Lord continue to protect each of our families and bless us all. Merry Christmas to everyone.

Michael Taburada President

Board Chairman’s Message

Elmer’s Photo

As times goes by and our organization grows every inch of the day, the much awaited special event this year is again celebrated, “the 3rd Annual Christmas Party” signaling a solid camaraderie of Filipino way of life. The Bisayan and Friends Cultural Society was created because of the demands and needs of our fellow brothers and sisters, of whom they can express their feelings and where they can rely or lean on. Most of our brothers and sisters who are just new here are frustrated especially those who has no family, friends or relatives living here. Now that our organization is fully operational, the longingness, the frustrations and the needs of our fellow brothers and sisters will be consoled and fostered. The vision of the Bisayan and Friend Cultural Society is to help and assist the need of every Filipino and Canadian individuals who are living here in Canada as well as to the new comers. Our mission is to unite every Filipino Bisayan and Canadian to be a one happy community (God loving and heartily supporting each other). My congratulations to all officers, Board of Directors and members who in one way or another joined hand in hand to make this organization and this affair a fruitful one. Merry Christmas to all... and enjoy our 3rd Annual Christmas party! Elmer San Mateo Chairman of the Board

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EXECUTIVE OFFICERS’ PROFILE President Photo Sgt. At Arms

Exec. Secretary Michael Taburada

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Photo Vice President

Russel Tuquib

Jessica Taburada Photo

Raymond Cawaling

Treasurer

Auditor

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Tirso Bale Sgt. At Arms

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Gayle San Mateo

Rene Asprer Zosimo Berdin Sgt. At Arms Photo

Anthony Pagente

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Board Chairman Photo

Elmer San Mateo

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Fidel Blanco

Tom Nuñez

Arnaldo Reyes

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Roy Bacalso

Leon Balante

Rodrigo Riños

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Pepito Pescante

Gilbert De Castro

Dave Abugan

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Family Sponsors Michael Taburada’s Family

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Family Sponsors Dodong Reyes’ Family Photo

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The Committees Program Committee

Security Committee

Victoria Nuñez

Jessica Taburada

Arnaldo Reyes

Cid Roma

Bing Bongaling

Gerard Java

Russell Tuquib

Merwin Paulines

Rene Asprer

Michael Taburada

Randy Do

Audy Sumido

Cesar Maputi

France Balante

Henry Ruelan

Lloyd Balante

Fe Asprer

Registration Committee

Ruel Quintanilla

Gayle San Mateo Rose Pescante Betsy Abugan

Pete Pescante

Lizbelle Dizon

Jane Butron

Rosa Castro

May Nuñez Elmer and Gayle San Mateo

Over-all Event Coordinators Am-am Bacalso

Food Committee

Roy Bacalso

Roy and Ann Jurado Manuel and Sol Kee Fidel and Raquel Blanco

Marketing Committee

Gilbert and Normarie De Castro

Jessica Taburada Raymond Cawaling

Albert and Jackie Beltran

Fidel Blanco

Elmer and Lovelle Acasio

John-Eric Taburada

Henry and Judy Ruelan Sound, Light and Video Committee

Bong and Nanette Riños

Dave Abugan

Eric Zabate

Ricky and Jane Butron

Brian Riroma

Russell Tuquib

Roel Quintanilla

Tom Nuñez

Michael Taburada

Erwin Valenzuela

How it all Began... In the mid-year of 2006, a group of Bisayans went for a trek at an astounding Canadian recreational area. They have decided then that it would’ve been a good thing to create a group. Ideas were flying and emotions were felt. There was this need to create what we deem a needed revival. It started with the name “ Filipino Friends — Da Bisayan Connections.” It was not until December 2006 that we were officially formed with the organization’s majority preferred name “the Bisayan and Friends Cultural Society.” It was a good month to form it as we also held our first ever Christmas gathering. The turnout was just amazing. There was a huge attendance and we were humbled by the praises. But that is not why we are here. We are here to lend a helping hand especially to people who have risked everything to come to Canada and started a new life.

We are here for you….

2nd Annual Christmas Party — December 2007

The Family Day

Giunsa mana nimo oi? Nabaliktad mana...

February 2008

The DJs on the house!

Waiter! Beer pa ngari be...

Kuyawa mohabhab oi… with feelings man...

Aayaaayy akong tudlo naapil… Aaaahh!

Excuse meeee… Paagi-a kwo ninywo...

Hayaga sa suga oi… Basin matakilpo ko ani...

Sige’g picture diha… Tabangi sad ko ug tadtad oi...

Maayo unta kung ako ang mapilian nga King dah...

Haaayyy… Nakumpleto gyud ang akong gabii...

Dakua’g ngisi aning Tawhana oi… Gadahum!

Coronation of the BFCS King and Queen

Smile mga angels...

Busy sila sa sayaw… Pose sah ko gamay be...

Dance, dance, dance... Ganahan unta ko mosayaw pero mura’g mauwaw man ko...

Family Outing @ Waterton — June

Kataw-anan mani’g posing si Leon oi… hahaha!

2008

Pa, where is Mom?

Tua sa trabaho, nahigtan sa iyang amo...

Smile gamay!

Mao ni ang view sa Waterton… Ang katong wala pa nakaari, kuyog unya mo sa sunod… Nindot kaayo ngari!

Calgary Stampede

July 2008

Family Day at the Park

July 2008

Inata pa ug maayo para mutaas pa nah ug pag-ayo ang iyang ilong...

Bay… use Canadian in a sentence...

Magluto Canadian.

Kalisud baya ani akong kahimtang oi...

O, naa na’y hagdan ha. Reklamador maning tawhana...

The Bisayan & Friends Basketball Sports (Paugnat sa kusog)

The Bisayan & Friends Badminton Enthusiasts

Pundok pundok—Pulong pulong—Salo salo...

Kapantay ay langit sinta!

t! tainmen r e t n E s ’ That ales lita Cor i P h t i W

Pasayawa ko day!

Sayaw lang sa gamay ug uban!

The Divos

At last, naa gyud ko’y picture ni Rico J. Puno sa personal…

Jokes Corner Pipila ka tuig nga nag-istar si Dodong sa iyang tiyô sa Binondo, Manila. Taga Minglanilla, Cebu si Dodong pero napadpad siya sa Maynila para mo iskoyla. Usa ka adlaw, naabot ang iyang Nanay gikan sa probinsya para bisitahon siya. Mao ni ang ilahang estorya sa paghulat ug sakyanan gikan sa pier. DODONG: Tara na Ma, doon tayo sasakay.

Doc: Pahoy! Dapat mo-kaon ka na lang ug tsinelas. =*= Anak: Itay sabi nila pag nakaharap ako kamukha ko si Jose Rizal, pag naka-side view kamukha ko naman si Manuel Roxas. Kung malungkot ako at yung isang kamay ko ay nasa aking mukha, kamukha ko daw si Ninoy Aquino. Ano ho'ng ibig sabihin no'n?

NANAY: Anak, ang init naman dito sa Manila, pwede ba, kumain naman tayo ng papsikol?

Tatay: Mukha kang pera

DODONG: Ma, papsikel, hindi papsikol.

=*=

NANAY: Ha? Gano’n ba? Maskina aysdrap na lang

Lalake: Isulod na nako ha?

DODONG: Mamaya na Ma, sa bahay na lang.

Babae: Hinay-hinay lang ha!

NANAY: Sige na nga, aling traysikol ba ang sasakyan natin? Itong berde o itong pula?

Lalake: Ako ang bahala!

DODONG: Ma, traysikel, hindi traysikol.

Lalake: Idosô pa nako!

Babae: aahh.. lami-a oi

NANAY: Kailan pa? Eh nuong umalis ako sa Cebu, traysi- Babae: Ooo sige… tuyok tuyoka sab gamay... aaaahhhh kol ang tawag dyan. Tara na nga, baka hinihintay na tayo ng iyong Angkol. Lalake: O nalimpyo na gyud! Sa pikas dungan nasad be. DODONG: Ma, Angkel, hindi Angkol.

=*=

Wala na lang mo alma ang Nanay ni Dodong ug nisakay na sila. Siyempre pabulhot dayon ang traysikel hangtod nga nauntol sila sa libaong ug napakong si Dodong. Naguol dayun si Nanay.

Diperensya sa Pobre ug Adunahan.Kung adunahan ka,duna kay “allergy”, kung pobre ka,aduna kay”korikong” Sa pobre,”nabu-ang', kung adunahan,”nervous breakdown” tungod sa “tension” Sa adunahan nga mangawat,ang tawag “kleptomaniac”, sa pobre”kawatan” Kung pobre mosakit NANAY: Anak, ok ka lang? Patingin, baka nagka-bukel ka ang ulo,ingnon dayon ug “napasmo”, pero ug adunahan anak! “migraine” Kung pobre, “buktot”, pero ug adunahan “scoliotic” =*= “Ang asawa” sa unang taon masaya. Pagkalipas ng limang =*= taon, tanggalin ang A, “sawa na.” Sampung taon, tanggalin Q: What does an American say when he farts? mo ang S “awa” na lang. Sa susunod na taon, tanggalin mo ang A “wa na!” A: Excuse me =*=

Q: British?

Man: Doc, help me mo-inom ko ug Baygon.

A: Pardon me

Doc: Ngano, magsuicide ka?

Q: Pinoy?

Man: Dili. Nakatulon man gud ko ug buhi nga ok-ok.

A: Not me!

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