My Philosophy of Life :
* "Semper Sapiensia et carpe diem ! "(Latin)
* Always think and seize the day!
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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The Highlights of Main Events and
Achievements of Dr. Jacobo Rosales
Asuncion,Jr.'s Administration
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- THE FILIPINO ASSOCIATION
was founded on August 9, 1968
at 7:35 P.M. A.S.T.
with the following objectives among
others: To foster social and friendly
relations among Filipinos, while
promoting mutual understanding
between Filipinos and people of all
nations; and to promote the Filipino
cultural heritage.
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- The FIRST ELECTED DIRECTORS OF
THE FILIPINO ASSOCIATION
OF NOVA SCOTIA :
The 1st President, Founder,
Founding President & Chair of
the Board of Directors :
...Dr. Jacobo R. Asuncion,Jr.,M.D.,C.M.
The First Directors:
Vice-President:
......Dr. Gregorio L. Sayat, M.D.
Secretary & Principal Co-Founder :
......Miss Ma. Luisa ( Marissa )
R. Asuncion,B.Sc.Com.
Assistant Secretary :
......Miss Toni Jurado
Treasurer :
......Miss Lina Beltran
Assistant Treasurer :
......Mrs. Neri Belen
Business Manager :
......Dr. Roger Guzman,M.D.
Assistant Business Manager :
......Mrs. Ningning Libadia, M.T.
Public Relations :
.Mrs. Gloria Sangalang, M.Sc.Chem.(*)
.Dr. Nellie N. Sarkar , M.D.
Sgt.at Arms :
.......Mr, Roger Escobar.
(*)Vice-President & PRO ( Protempore) . ________________________
- The Original Constitution and By-Laws
OF NOVA SCOTIA
Dr. Roger Guzman ,M.D., and
Dr. Jacobo R. Asuncion,Jr., M.D.,C.M.
It was ratified as amended and documented on March 13,1969.
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- The"PASKO SA NAYON" Celebration
was held at the McInnis Hall,Dalhousie
University Student Union Bldg.,December
28,1968.
Congratulatory Cablegrams were received
and read by Dr. Jacobo R. Asuncion,Jr.
prior to the program before a huge
audience:
Consul General Bisnar,
Philippine Consulate General,
Vancouver,Canada ;
General Carlos P. Romulo,
Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affaires,
&Permanent Representative to the
United Nations, and ;
His Excellency,
President Ferdinand Marcos,
President of the Republic of
the Philippines.
* After the presentation of the well received
Program, all the Elected Officers( Executive
Council ) presented and performed the
Elegant Stately Dance: " REGODON DE
HONOR ."
* Among the distinguished guests: Mayor
of Halifax,Deputy Premier of Nova Scotia,
Dr. Chester Stewart,Dean of Dalhousie
Faculty of Medicine, Dr.Richard L. de CH.
Saunders,Head of the Department of
Anatomy & Neurobiology, and other distin-
guished guests.
* The Dinner and Dance was fit for the
Royalty !
The Philippine Cuisine dinner with lechon,
and many other delicasies,and exotic
desserts was followed by a dance with gusto!
Every attendee danced.
* The McInnes Room of the Dal Student
Union was the BALLROOM . It was
decorated beautifully and was turned
into a TROPICAL PARADISE !
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- The Committee on Incorporation
Dr. J.R.Asuncion,Jr.
It recommended on a Report that the
association be incorporated as a
Society under the R.S.N.S.,March,1969.
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- The First F.A.N.S. Directory of Members
This was compiled and published by Miss
Marissa R. Asuncion.
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- The First Annual Picnic.
August 1968. Everyone enjoyed swim-
ming. To keep ourselves warm,we started
a bonfire. With a good appetite,we finished
all the food we brought. We had a hearty
sing-a-long to the end.
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- Philippine Independence Day:
the Citadel Inn. There was a prepared
program and the Keynote speaker was
Mr. Roy McCosh, the Regional Director
of Canada Manpower and Immigration.
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- Nova Scotia Festival of the Arts.
festival with two folk dance numbers,and
two pieces of music played by our FANS
BAND. This was held in Acadia University,
Wolfville,N.S. in May,1969.
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- The Turning Over of Presidency is .
over ceremony of the Presidential gavel
of authority. Initiated by Dr. J.R.Asuncion,
Jr. on June 12, 1968.
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