My Philosophy of Life :
(Latin)* "Semper Sapiensia et carpe diem !"
* Always Think and seize the day !
Think of how successful
We would be in life
If we do not think of failure?
* Think as if it is impossible to fail !
Dr. Jacobo R. Asuncion,Jr.,M.D.,C.M.
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---- P A R T 1 ----
The Highlights of Main Events and
Achievements of Dr. Jacobo Rosales
Asuncion,Jr.'s Administration:
- The Very First Formal Meeting of the
The Recording and Corresponding Secre-
tary Pro-tempore, Miss Ma.Luisa(Marissa)
Rosales Asuncion, the younger sister of
the President notified by phone all the
Filipinos living in Halifax, Dartmouth,and
vicinity to attend an important meeting
called on behalf of the President.
The meeting was called to order by the
President Pro-tempore, Dr . Jacobo
Rosales Asuncion,Jr. at 7:00 pm. A.S.T. May 20,1968 at the residence of Miss Lina
Beltran, and Miss Toni Jurado at
Brenton Street, Halifax,N.S.
Halifax.
The following agenda were adopted:
1. Call the meeting to order.
2. The organization of the society.
3. The celebration of the Philippine
Independence Day,June 12.
4. Appointment of the Chairs of the
Committees for both No.2 and No.3.
5. Schedule the Board of Directors Meeting
A.S.A.P.
6. Other business.
7. Adjournment.
Because of time constraint,namely June 12
was fast approaching, the meeting decided
to celebrate the Philippine Independence
first,and organize the society at a later
date.
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- The First Philippine Independence
was held at the Flamingo Restaurant ,
Lounge, Bar & Grill ,Bayer's Road Shopping
Center in Halifax,N.S. on June 12,1968.
Mary Barker of the Mail-Star wrote:" As
Marco Polo was treated by Kubla khan,so
with the guests of the the Filipino Asso-
ciation of Nova Scotia,who feasted and
were entertained in Halifax in celebration of
Philippine Independence Day. The natio-
nalistic main address: "The Struggle for
Philippine Independence" was delivered
by Dr. J.R.Asuncion,Jr. Dr. Asuncion
concluded his address with the following
remarks: Because of the sacrifices of our
heroes,we are now enjoying freedom! And
now in Canada, we are the proud Special
Ambassadors of our country---
The Philippines !
And should act that way in Canada,
in whatever we say,do or think !
Thank you .
(Monday,June 17,1968, Mail-Star,
Mary Barker).
The colorful and beautiful folk dances presen-
ted were:
Binasuan- Miss Norma Mendoza
Asik Moro-Miss Angelica Mangrobang
Tinikling-Miss Toni Jurado and Bambi Nunez,
and Claudia Ocampo and Linda
Amoranto.
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- The FILIPINO ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA ( F.A.N.S. ) was founded
the following main objectives
of the Society, among others: To foster
social and friendly relations among members
while promoting mutual understanding
between Filipinos and people of all nations ;
and to promote and preserve the Filipino
cultural heritage.
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- THE FIRST ELECTED DIRECTORS
FILIPINO ASSOCIATION OF NOVA
SCOTIA (F.A.N.S.) :
The 1st President,Founder,
Founding President ,and Chair
of the Board of Directors :
....... Dr. Jacobo R. Asuncion,Jr.,M.D.,C.M.
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For the Continuation of this BLOG,
please see A NEW POST dated
Sunday. August 14, 2011 ... located
just above this post, or close to it
with my name in it. THANK YOU !
......Dr. Jacobo R. Asuncion,Jr.,M.D.,C.M.
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