Torrijos Celebrity Club 2016

The Torrijos Celebrity Club annual gathering held last Feb 27, 2016 at the Penthouse of Eastgate Center in Mandaluyong City was successful as its primary objective had been achieved.

Attendees were satisfied to the buffet dinner served during the activity.

Charito Valencia, Ading Lim, Atty. Aurelio Pamfilo, Jr. and Engr. Ronald Tanco

After welcoming remarks by Romeo Mataac, Jr. the club's president, Engr. Ronald Tanco (Club Marinduqueno, Inc. president) and Atty. Aurelio Pamfilo (Former CMI president) gave an inspirational messages.

Mrs. Miner Fabul discussed the short background and history of TORCC. According to her, "Ang TORCC ay may tatlong bahagi, ang TORCC ng mga seniors, ang TORCC ng mga kabataan at ang TORCC ng mga nasa ibang bansa. Ito ay nagsimula noong araw upang magkaroon ng pagkakataon na magkita kita ang mga taga Torrijos na nandito sa Maynila."

Romeo Mataac, Jr.-TORCC President and PH Baritone-Joseleo Logdat

Before proceeding to the highlight of the event, Mr. Joseleo Logdat - Philippine Baritone from Boac, who won an international title in Japan, serenated the crowd.

2016 Outstanding Young Torrijoseño Awards

2016 Outstanding Young Torrijoseno Awardess | In photo: Jonathan Quinto, JM Constantino, Romeo Mataac, Ariel Reginio, Ronalea Palatino and Engr. Ronald Tanco

The social gathering this year is little bit different from the previous activities as the club presented and honored the 5 Young Outstanding and Achievers of Torrijos who exhibit excellence in their careers and have made a valuable contribution to the community.

Awardees for this year were Alvin Gaye R. Pizarro (Public Service), Ariel R. Reginio (Public Service), Beverly May P. Grimaldo (Public Service), Jonathan C. Quinto (Non-government Organization) and Thomas Jeff P. Constantino (Private Sector).

OMPSA Core Group supports the activity

Apart from words of appreciation, they received plaque of recognition and token as well as ceremonial toast.

Social Gathering

Some attendees were received gift raffle and everyone were encouraged to enjoy the night. Romeo Mataac, Jr. thanks all attendees and those who contributed their effort and time. He sincerely commended the sponsors who provided financial assistance to make the event an attainable one.

Ariel Reginio, newly and crowd appointed president gave a closing remarks. He said, “Magkita-kita po tayo next year at ng maipagpatuloy natin ang gawing ito”.

Family of 2016 TORCC President is in full support

Sponsors

Mr. Fred Medina and Family, Mr. Wendell Fabul, Ms. Lilian Aceron and Family, Mr. Wendell Fabul and Family, Ms. Felinda Valencia-Correa and Family, Mr. Tomas Revilla and Family, Capt. Manny Regio, Dr. Leah Quinto-Raymundo and Family, Ms. Gina Oblipias-Rioflorido and Family, Engr. Romelito Fabul and Family and Engr. Ronald Tanco

Related links:

• 5 Outstanding Young Torrijoseño for the Year 2016
• Search for 5 Outstanding Young Torrijoseño: On Going

Associate Justice Presbitero Velasco's wife, son, and daughter are running in 2016 races | Photo courtesy: Rappler

Three members of Justice Presbitero Velasco’s family are running in the May elections:

• Son: Lord Allan, for re-election to Congress, representing Marinduque
• Wife: Lorna, for mayor of Torrijos town in Marinduque, where the Velascos have a residence
• Daughter: Tricia Nicole Velasco-Catera, the first nominee of the party-list group Ang Mata’y Alagaan or MATA

If they win, this will make Velasco the only sitting Supreme Court justice who belongs to a political family.

It all began in 2010 when Lord Allan won a seat in Congress. He was the first family member to foray into politics.

Three years later, his mother, Lorna, joined Congress, representing the party-list group MATA.

Boac officialy commenced its' first Tubong Festival last February 26, 2016 at Boac Covered Court.

Tubong is one of the native tradition that could only be seen in Boac and in the rest of Marinduque. It is a way of how Boakenyos' show their warmest welcome to whoever their visitors are.

For the first time, the local government of Boac held a festival in celebration of the tubong tradition. It was thru the effort of Kon. Miguel R. Magalang who authored the ordinance creating the first ever Tubong Festival in Boac.

Boac officialy commenced its' first Tubong Festival last February 26, 2016 at Boac Covered Court.

Tubong is one of the native tradition that could only be seen in Boac and in the rest of Marinduque. It is a way of how Boakenyos' show their warmest welcome to whoever their visitors are.

For the first time, the local government of Boac held a festival in celebration of the tubong tradition. It was thru the effort of Kon. Miguel R. Magalang who authored the ordinance creating the first ever Tubong Festival in Boac.

5 Youth Outstanding and Achievers of Torrijos for the Year 2016

Paul sings portion of "You Are My Song"

Marinduque stream and social media communities were cheered for Paul Lenard Delos Santos as he competes in one of the segments of It’s Showtime called “Singing Mo To” aired last February 6, 2016. It’s Showtime is one of the most popular noontime musical variety show in the Philippines airs weekdays at 12:15pm to 2:45pm and Saturdays at 12:00nn to 3:00pm on ABS-CBN.


Paul along with other participants