New set of FACC officers this year

Malette Aquino Olivares (third from right, front row) poses with new FACC officers

by Susan Palmes-Dennis

A new set of officers for the Filipino American Community of the Carolinas (FACC) were sworn in during simple turnover ceremonies at the Asian library on Saturday,  Jan. 4.

In her message, new president Malette Aquino Oliveros said she would focus on fund-raising and education during her administration. 

“My focus is to help our fellow kababayans who were affected by recent calamities and to educate our children who grew up here in the States to appreciate and value our cultural heritage.” 


The complete list of FACC officers are as follows: 

President: Malette Oliveros

1st Vice-President:  Dr. Mike Borja

2nd Vice-President: Amelia Bell

Secretary:                 Lota Mascarenas

Treasurer:                 Luisa Castaneda

PRO and Auditor:        Tracy Borja

District Representatives:

                                 Mary Jane Maturan Canippe
                                 Kathryna Ronquillo Antone
                                 Teresa E. Laabid
                                 Blessel Arcamo-Butler
                                 Nenita Margallo
                                 Ramon Margallo


More stories on this at Straight from the Carolinas to be published on Sun.Star Cagayan de Oro on its website this Saturday and susanpalmesblogs.com.