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PostHeaderIcon OLPDA's Christmas Party on December 19, 2009

12/09/2009 | Posted by mesiamd | Edit Post


The Our Lady of Penafrancia Devotee’s Association (OLPDA) headed by Boy Cabaero has scheduled its yearly Christmas Party on Saturday, December 19, 2009 at the Our Lady of Victorires Church in Jersey City, New Jersey City. A potluck to bring in food and drinks will be arranged for members and guests of the association.

Bicolanos in the tri-state area are cordially invited. (Photo Credit: Boy Cabaero)=0=

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PostHeaderIcon Advent retreat in preparation for Christmas

11/27/2009 | Posted by mesiamd | Edit Post


The Our Lady of Penafrancia Devotees Association (OLPDA) composed of mainly Filipinos of Bicol roots in the Northeast is conducting an advent retreat this Satuday, November 28, 2009 at 10 AM to 3 PM in Our Lady of Victories School basement located at corner Ege Street and Westside Avenue in Jersey City, New Jersey.

In preparation for the coming yuletide celebration, the religious recollection will tackle among others the relevance of the saving birth of Jesus Christ in the modern world. Topics include “Priesthood” and “The Devotion of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.” FR. Joe D’ Amico, pastor of St. Aloysius Church in Jersey City will be the speaker.

OLPDA extends its invitation. Those who wish to attend may contact Genevieve del Rosario at 201-435-2840. (Photo Credit: Boy Cabaero) =0=

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PostHeaderIcon New Jersey ends fiesta with joyful anticipation of 300th year of Penafrancia devotion in 2010

9/22/2009 | Posted by mesiamd | Edit Post


















Rev. Msgr. Jeremias R. Rebanal, Our Lady of Penafrancia Devotees Association’s (OlPDA) spiritual adviser called faith-based activities like the Penafrancia fiesta in New Jersey, USA as instruments which help renew, strengthen, and enrich “our faith through our Ina.” According our insightful pastor, through Jesus’ mother, “we can live and enjoy the present with her, our future filled with hope, peace, and love that can only come from the Lord."

With undbridled gladness, similar messages had been said by Rev. Msgr. Romulo Vergara, the rector of the Penafrancia Basilica and National Shrine in Naga City and Rev. Jose C. Saltarin of St. Anne’s Church in New Jersey who emphasized Ina’s maternal protection wherever we might be. From a beautiful Filipino song Fr. Saltarin paraphrased:

Saan ka man naroon anak,
Sana’y malaman mo na mayroon kang Ina
Ang ‘yong Ina, Maria ang pangalan,
Bigay ng Dios sa iyong lahi.
Saan ka man naroroong bansa,
Pangarap ko ikaw, pagkat mahal kita.
Asahan mong sa habang panahon
'Ka’y anak ko pa rin, saan ka man naroroon.

Saen ka man magduman aki,
Sana mamidmidan mo na igua kang Ina
Ang saimong Ina, Maria an pangaran.
Ta'o nin Diyos sa saimong angkan.
Saen ka man napaduman na lugar,
Pangiturogan ta ika, dahil padangat ta ika
Asahan mo sa habang panahon,
Ika aki ko pa man guiraray, saen ka man magduman.

Such wonderful words to expatriate Bicolanos and all Filipinos worldwide couldn’t be said at a better time, when we start preparing for next year’s 300th year of Penafrancia devotion in Bicol.

This September, we were blessed to have well-intentioned Bicolano leaders of OLPDA and affiliate organizations---the Bicol Association Inc. of the Eastern Seaboard USA (BAES) and the Ateneo de Naga Alumni Association working in unity and cooperation. Energized by a team of supportive devotees, volunteers, and friends, Amado Cabaero, Jr., this year’s chairman, led the group to make the Penafrancia celebration in the Northeast a complete success.

Having gone through the nightly prayers and fellowship at the Our Lady of Victories Church (OLV,) the fiesta reeled with the traditional fluvial procession by ardent "voyadores." A rousing tribute to God and Ina followed on that clear sunny afternoon of Saturday, September 19, 2009 at CRRNJ Terminal Building in Jersey City, New Jersey.

As an expression of gratitude OLPDA once again invites devotees, families, and friends to come for a solemn mass at the OLV Church at Kennedy Blvd, NJ on Sunday, September 27, 2009 at 3 PM.(Photo Credit: balaoglogo) =0=

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PostHeaderIcon OLPDA readies for the Traslacion on September 11 in New Jersey

9/02/2009 | Posted by mesiamd | Edit Post


After careful preparations made by the officers, coordinators and friends of the Our Lady of Penafrancia (OLPDA,) the association now looks forward to the September 11, 2009 Traslacion which will be held in Our Lady of Victories Church (OLVC) at 2217 JF Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City, New Jersey.

Schedule of Activities:

Date-----------------------Place---Novena Mass-Sponsors-----------------------Time
September 11, 2009----OLVC----Rosary & Traslacion------------------------5:45 PM
September 12, 2009----OLVC----Catanduanes--------------------------------7:00 PM
September 13, 2009----OLVC----Sorsogon-------------------------------------7:00 PM
September 14, 2009----OLVC----Camarines II (Rinconada-Partido)--------5:30 P
September 15, 2009----OLVC----Masbate----------------------------------------7:00 PM
September 16, 2009----OLVC----Albay--------------------------------------------7:00 PM
September 17, 2009----OLVC----Camarines Sur I (Railroad, River, Central--7:00 PM
September 18, 2009----OLVC----Ateneo de Naga Alumni Association--------7:00 PM

According to Amado (Boy) Cabaero, OLPDA's overall chairman, the Friday event on September 11 will be capped with the recitation of rosary and a procession honoring Ina, the Mother of Jesus. It also jumpstarts the sacred evening novena in honor of Our Lady of Penafrancia and the Divine Face (Divino Rostro) to be offered by Bicolanos worldwide on the eve of 300 years of devotion.

The fiesta this year will have the solemn concelebrated mass, fluvial parade, and cultural program which will be on September 19, 2009 at the Liberty State Park, CRRNJ Terminal Bldg., 1 Zapp Drive, New Jersey. Everyone is cordially invited.

In Bicol, the translacion is a traditional procession which marks the transfer of the image of Nuestra Senora de Penafrancia from her village shrine in Balatas, to the historic Naga City Metropolitan Cathedral where a nine-day novena is slated by pilgrims and devotees.

The prayers and religious activities will culminate with the fluvial procession in Naga River on Saturday, September 19, 2009. The procession will be followed with a day of thanks on Sunday, ending the grand faith-based celebration. =0=
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PostHeaderIcon OLPDA's Night of Western Music

8/20/2009 | Posted by mesiamd | Edit Post


Our Lady of Penafrancia Devotess Assoiation (OLPDA) invites you to a Night of Dancing Western Music at Our Lady of Victories School Auditorium in Ege Avenue, off West Side Avenue in New Jersey City. The event whose proceeds will partly defray the expenses of the association in Ina's honor starts at 5PM and ends at 10 PM on Sunday, August 30, 2009.

The lovely affair is in preparation to the September Penafrancia fiesta being readied by OLPDA for the Northeast Bicolanos on September 11 to 19, 2009. Interested friends and supporters are cordially invited to come in their Western casual attire. Bicol food will be served.(Photo Credit: eppic123) =0=

Contact Persons: Genevieve del Rosario (201) 435-2840
Cora Velasco (201) 424-8572
Lita Pena (201) 432-2144
Carmen Oliver (201) 469-6180
Lily Cantuba (551) 358-4008
DJ Butchoy (551) 689-8723
Amado (Boy) Cabaero---Overall Chairman

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PostHeaderIcon Photos from the BNAA-OLPDA Picnic

8/07/2009 | Posted by mesiamd | Edit Post
BNAA-OLPDA Picnic, Liberty Park, New Jersey
Sunday, July 19, 2009















A day after the grand ball of Bikol Naional Association of America Convention (BNAA), the Bicolandia Association Inc. of the Eastern Seaboard USA, in cooperation with the Our Lady of Penafrancia Devotees Association (OLPDA) and the BNAA delegates, guests and friends held a happy picnic at the Liberty Park in Jersey City, New Jersey on July. (Photo Credits: Boy Cabaero; AFM) =0=

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PostHeaderIcon OLPDA’s fundraiser in Atlantic City

8/07/2009 | Posted by mesiamd | Edit Post


The officers and members led by Boy Cabaero of the Our Lady of Penafrancia Devotees Association (OLPDA) have finalized its merry trip to Atlantic City on Sunday, August 9, 2009. This is part of the preparation of the 20th Penafrancia Fiesta celebration scheduled on September 11 to 19, 2009 in the Northeast Tri-state area.

The bus to Atlantic Hilton Hotel will leave at 8:30 A.M. from 24 Culver Avenue, Jersey City (beside the New Jersey City University, between Kennedy Blvd and Westside Avenue) Res. of Peng & Lita Pena (201) 432-2144. The fund-raiser will offer snacks and refreshments to all those who will join the fun. (Photo Credit: Sean Tucker) =0=

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PostHeaderIcon OLPDA & the San Lorenzo Mass in Manhattan

8/02/2009 | Posted by mesiamd | Edit Post


Leading the devotees of the Our Lady of Penafrancia (OLPDA,) Fr. Joseph G. Marabe celebrated the San Lorenzo Ruiz Mass on Saturday, August1, 2009 in the SLR chapel located at 378 Broom Street, New York, New York.

Boy Cabaero, chairman of OLPDA and wife Dina coordinated the event attended by the officers, members and supporters of the association. A simple but lively fellowship followed after the mass.

The solemn celebration predates the onset of the annual Penafrancia celebration from September 11 to 19, 2009 in the Our Lady of Victories Church in Jersey City, New Jersey. (Photo Credit: Elmer I Nocheseda ng Pateros) =0=

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PostHeaderIcon St. Lorenzo Ruiz Mass in New York

7/29/2009 | Posted by mesiamd | Edit Post


Our Lady of Penafrancia Devotees Association (OLPDA) is sponsoring the 6:30 pm mass @ the Chapel of San Lorenzo Ruiz this coming Saturday, August 1. The group is inviting everyone to join the celebration at the chapel located in Chinatown at 378 Broome St., New York, New York (between Mulberry & Mott Streets) Tel No. 212-966-1019. Website: www.chapelofsanlorenzoruiz.org.

Please advise if you're coming so we can prepare enough refreshments for everyoone. Hoping to see you there. =0=

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PostHeaderIcon OLPDA unveils schedule of 2009 Penafrancia Fiesta in Northeast

7/29/2009 | Posted by mesiamd | Edit Post




Boy Cabaero, this year's chairman of the Our Lady of Penafrancia Devotees Association (OLPDA) in cooperation with fellow officers and members of the organization announce the planned celebration of the feast of Ina this coming Septermber 2009 in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut (Tri-State) Area.

Devotees, families and friends of the Patroness of Bicol are cordially invited to take part in the annual festivities which include a 9-day novena honoring Mother Mary. The prayers commence on September 11, 2009 and end with a grand fiesta on September 19, 2009.

OUR LADY OF PEÑAFRANCIA 20TH ANNUAL FESTIVITIES
SEPTEMBER 11 – 19, 2009

SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES

DATE/DAY PLACE NOVENA MASS TIME & SPONSORS

Sept. 11,2009 - Our Lady of Victories Church Rosary & Traslacion
5:45 pm Friday
2217 JF Kennedy Blvd., Jersey City
From lower level Church to upper level Church.

1st day-Sept. 11 - Our Lady of Victories Church Catanduanes
7:00 pm Friday

2nd day-Sept.12 - Our Lady of Victories Church Sorsogon
7:00 pm Saturday

3rd day-Sept. 13 - Our Lady of Victories Church Camarines Sur II (Rinconada Partido)
5:30 pm Sunday

4th day-Sept. 14 - Our Lady of Victories Church Masbate
7:00 pm Monday

5th day-Sept. 15 - Our Lady of Victories Church Albay
7:00 pm Tuesday

6th day-Sept. 16 - Our Lady of Victories Church Camarines Norte
7:00 pm Wednesday

7th day-Sept. 17 - Our Lady of Victories Church Camarines Sur I
(Railroad/River/Central 7:00 pm Thursday

8th day-Sept. 18 - Our Lady of Victories Church Naga City, Ateneo de Naga Alumni Association
7:00pm Friday

9th Day-September 19, 2009 GRAND FIESTA
1:00 pm Saturday
Liberty State Park
CRRNJ Terminal Bldg., 1 Zapp Drive, Jersey City
Fluvial Procession Concelebrated Mass

(Photo Credit: Princess_Laya; colnago c 40;)

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PostHeaderIcon BNAA Convention capped with a gala dinner on July 18, 2009 in New Jersey

7/20/2009 | Posted by mesiamd | Edit Post







After a hectic day of deliberations by the Bicol National Association of America (BNAA) in a convention last Saturday, a solemn mass of thanksgiving, unity, and hope was celebrated by Msgr. Jeremias Rebanal and Fr. Joe Saltarin, spiritual advisers of the group of Bicolanos who bonded together to share time, talent, and treasure for the community.

“Without a doubt, the generosity and participation of BNAA members during our fundraising efforts enable us to continue to succeed in implementing the BNAA service projects,” said Rudy Nasol, BNAA president (2007-2009) His words may well summarize the mission of the organization which gathered in New Jersey and New York for its 29th annual convention in July 17-19, 2009.









Headed by community leaders Angelita Pena and Erlinda Arellano who are the current nationwide BNAA and Northeast Chapter presidents respectively, the enthusiastic group of goal-directed Bicolanos and affiliates who work for the poor and underprivileged pulled a formal fun-filled evening dinner-dance at the Sheraton, Hotel in Newark, New Jersey to cap this year’s convention. The ball chair was Baby B. Baquiran.

With the support of the association, Lita and Linda brought together visitors and guests, mostly from various BNAA chapters from all over America.

Working in concert with the BNAA officers and members and the Our Lady of Penafrancia Association (OLPDA,) a fresh brand of “getting-to-know-you” and renewal of camaraderie marked the excitement of the evening.










An estimated 270 guests arrived to add a dazzling vitality to the memorable event. Formally dressed for the affair, they were met by welcoming hosts like Ben and Thelma Silerio, Boy and Dina Cabaero, Rolando and Gidget Revilleza, Chi and Tong Pilar, Peng Pena, Salvador Deauna, Ed Arellano, Narcisa Vasquez, Efren Zagada, Adela Quisumbing, Nilda Largoza, and Carmen Oliver.

Propped by ardent support from Northeast residents like Lily Villegas, Genevieve del Rosario, Ben Vasquez, Josie Anciano-Mendoza, Myrla Rueda, Mila Requejo, and Dr. Rosendito Largoza, the team gathered its full force which energized the ball to its rousing success.





Former BNAA president Roger Odiamar, Zayda Baron, and Fr. Garcia were as upbeat as the Chicago delegation that came with them. Adding spark to the occasion, Dr. Lilian Obrero-Gines expressed her liking for projects and wholesome fun when BNAA convenes in Jacksonville, Florida sometime in 2011.

Steve David, the president of the Filipino American Caucus for Empowerment and Alice de Leon looked forward to see Bicolanos visit Houston, Texas next year. They were part of the merry crowd which combined ballroom dancing with the plain joy of being together. A special guest performance by Craig and Samantha A. Campos, young dancing champions, wowed those who were present.





From California was a delegation which included Bicolano leader Rudy Nasol and his notable surgeon-friend Dr. Antonio Abiog, the pillar of BNAA's outreach medical missions in the Philippines. Travelling all the way to be with other guests, from Michigan were Delia Hidalgo-Rayos and Aida and Gil Manly. Ely Mabeza, a former Naga City resident, came to meet with his relatives and friends.

Ludy Baldoza-Cabanas, an amiable BNAA past president, arrived from Washington State. And from Virginia was Milette Maleniza who was accompanied by devoted hubby Joey Salonga.

Cindy and Joe Dacanay, Saulo Gaspe, Art Artuz, Joceline Losa-Masauding, Nancy Samson, Fred Ramin, and Delia Evangelista of South Carolina Bicol Association were dreamful to meet their new pals in future meetings.

There was a sizeable number of Bicolanos from out of town who attended the ball--- In fact, too many to be mentioned by name. For reasons, not completely known, there were also those who weren’t present---- and surely they were sorely missed.

At the conclusion when the crack of dawn rushed in to give way for the next day's sunrise, some attendees proceeded quietly to the “hospitality room” in the 12th floor of the venue building. In hushed voices, they were up for an extended fellowship and fun. The small crowd with Lita Pena, Msgr. Rebanal and Fr. Saltarin stayed longer to share a familiar Bicol soul-food----a native fare of hot steamy “arroz caldo” that made the delegates remember the Bikol of home. (Photo Credit: AFM) =0=







RELATED BLOG: Bikol National Association of America Convention 2009 Posted by andygimpaya at 9/26/2008

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PostHeaderIcon Exemplary Fil-Am Leadership: The shining civic spirit in Angelita L. Pena

6/24/2009 | Posted by mesiamd | Edit Post
by Augusto F. Mesia, M.D.
Astoria, New York



Angelita de Leon-Pena’s job experience comes from years of sterling service in the corporate world and from human interactions that count. For many years she has worked as the assistant vice-president of New York Mellon Bank after serving in Corporate Trust Department of US Bank, the State Street Bank, Citibank (NY,) and the Philippine National Bank (PNB) in Naga City, Philippines.

The affable lady that I know since our days in Naga City has surely greater knowledge than what she knows about the financial health of America. She is now the incoming president of the Bicol National Association of America (BNAA,) a coalition of organizations of Bicolanos across the United States.

For many Bicolanos from California to New York, from Boston to Miami, from Hawaii to Alaska to Georgia these milestones are miniscule compared to Lita's desire, like her ardent friends in BNAA and the Our Lady of Penafrancia Devotees Asssociation (OLPDA) to serve the community.

More than the drudgery of plain living away from native Bicol, it is her passion to come up with something magnanimous for Filipinos in the enlarging diaspora. Her lively wit and sophistication are never dull. She is a fountain of inspiration---especially when she starts asking some gritty questions like, “How can we unite all Bicolanos in America? What can we do to help the people of the Philippines?”

Filipino-Americans (Fil-Ams) know the next president of the BNAA has her views. When she deals with issues of utmost importance, she stirs the pot with rationality and wisdom. As her impeccable credentials show, the beneficient angel from Naga does her civics well.

Lita is busy laying the ground work to host a reunion which will draw Bicolanos to the Northeast in a July 17-19, 2009 convention. The group’s reunion next month will tie-up bonds, recharge friendships, and drum up fresh humanitarian projects for the organization. With fellow-Bicolanos working with her, she will gather kababayans, Fil-Ams, their friends, and families from all over America and elsewhere for a tastefully planned merry get-together.

Would you believe you’re invited? Or would you believe we're all invited? BNAA, like OLPDA, is a welcoming group ready to open its arms. In a giveaway expression of real hospitality, the reunion is open to as many Fil-Ams as possible particularly Bicolanos.



In 2002, Lita walked as the grand marshal of the Philippine Day Organizing Committee in Passaic, NJ. Shunning self-importance, she worked hard as a board member in the well-known Philippine Independence Day Committee (PIDC) of New York City. With unrelenting duties at home and in the community, she proved to be an dedicated adviser of the Bicolandia National Association of America of the Eastern Seaboard, USA (BNAA-Eastern Seaboard) and OLPDA.

The leader with a beaming persona gave away precious time in 2003 to be the overall chairwoman of the Philippine American Friendship Committee, Inc. To forge unity the following year, Lita assumed headship of the Philippine American Friendship, Inc. Community Development Center (PAFCOM – CDC.) What more can one ask? She was a respected and popular president of BNAA-Eastern Seaboard, and the Philippine Women’s University (PWU) Alumni Association.

Serving as this year’s NAFFA’s Filvote Chair for Hudson County in New Jersey, Lita, the radiant civic leader of New Jersey can surely deliver the goods. On her gaudy sleeves rest a treasure trove of public service accomplishments that matter---those which draw people to be united with the community.

Consistently praised for her energy, Lita was appointed by Jersey City Mayor Jerramiah Healy as board of director of the Jersey City Training & Development Center in last year. As two-term president of the Greenville Fil-Am Bowling League and past board of director & vice-president of the Folklorico Dance Company of New York, she organized OLPDA of the Tri-State Area in the early 1990’s which encouraged faith-based veneration of Ina in America, the mother-patroness of the Bicol Region.



For all the sacrifices she endured, Lita didn’t lack the admiration of her kababayans who trust her ability. The Philippine New York Jaycees gave her the outstanding community leadership award in 2003. Along with Peng, her devoted husband, she was named by the New Jersey Parent Foundation as the 2000 Parent of the Year---a coveted distinction that brought sparks of inspiration to family-oriented souls across races and backgrounds.

As a keynote speaker, in 2002, the Bicol Canada, Inc, (Etobicoke, Canada) presented Lita a certificate of appreciation for her selfless service to Bicolanos as she helped improve the quality of life in Jersey City and in the Bicol Region.

A dynamic lady leader who kindly encouraged Filipinos to embark on community undertakings, Lita was given the Women’s Achiever’s Award by Jersey City Mayor Jerramiah Healy and by the Pan American Concerned Citizens Action League of Jersey City. She received a certificate of appreciation from the mayor citing her outstanding commitment and continuous support for the Filipino American Veterans Organization of New Jersey. Given a service award in 2007, she was likewise cited for brilliant leadership and dedication by the BNAA-Eastern Seaboard.



Lita graduated from the Colegio de Sta. Isabel High School in Naga City. She finished her college education at the Philippine Women’s University (PWU) in Manila, Philippines where she earned her accounting and business administration degree.

Married to Eufronio Pena of Naga City, she is a proud and loving mom of three wonderful children--- Eduardo, married to Marsha Rafanan, Ysadora, married to Alan Clarin and Eric, married to Ivy Damian. Lita and Peng, are happy grandparents to Alexa, Jonah, Aivery, Drew and Jaxsen. To better know this lady with an amazing civic spirit, why don’t you attend the grand BNAA convention and join the OLPDA? It will be fun for she will be there. (Photo Credits: Lita Pena/ AFM) =0=



RELATED BLOG: "Erlinda Requejo-Arellano: outstanding Bicolana community leader of New Jersey" Posted by mesiamd at 1/19/2009

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PostHeaderIcon OLPDA's induction of officers set on June 27, 2009

6/21/2009 | Posted by mesiamd | Edit Post


The Our Lady of Penafrancia Association Inc. (OLPDA) has scheduled this year's induction of officers, advisers, and provincial coordinators on July 27, 2009 at the Our Lady of Victories Church in Jersey City, New Jersey, USA.

A solemn mass celebrated by Fr. Jose Saltarin and/or Msgr. Jeremias Rebanal will precede the induction ceremonies at 8:30 AM in the church located at 2215-2217 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ.

A family picnic will follow at 10:30 in the Liberty State Park, 200 Morris Pesin Drive to gather members and supporters of the organization.

Those who wish to attend may contact: Boy Cabaero (201)-566-8424; Genevieve del Rosario (201) 435-2840; Carmen Oliver (201) 469-6180; Cora Velasco (201)-424-8572 (Photo Credit: Reiner_Lim) =0=

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