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LUSCAN Newsletter
2007
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Newcomers |
2005
Lovely Ompod Ocaba
Mississauga, Ontario
Rodolfo Gumato Malbacias
Georgia |
2006
Nolan Gumato Berador
Orlando, Florida
Vladimir Vic & Vanessa Clair Alfaro Varquez
Florida |
2007
Jofil Alfaro Diaz
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Gerry Galido & Family
Mississauga, Ontario |
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LUSCAN was created in 1989, long overdue in
time, as Loretonians in the U.S.A. and Canada needed to keep in
touch with each other. They are passionate and concerned about
the communities in Loreto and Tubajon, Surigao del Norte,
Philippines where loved ones still dwell in this remote but
lovely place on earth; committed in bringing goodwill by
contributing to the educational and cultural needs in the
communities of Loreto and Tubajon.
Loretonians have been in the U.S.A. as early as 1915. These
Loretonians, along with 30,000 Filipinos, came to North America
as “sacadas” or sugar plantation helpers in Hawaii. Among them
are:
1. Herman Acido – from Sitio Santiago
2. Manuel Patayon – from Sitio Santiago
3. Lucas Vargas (Ukay) - from Tubajon.
In the 1920’s, Pacifico Gupana came to study and later became an
entertainer. Other Loretonians were Afron Eder from Loreto,
Nandoy Rivera from Tubajon, and Delfin Ssicon of Malinaw.
Conrado Sayson, a U.S. army, came to the USA after the war.
During the hippie revolution in the 60’s, Loretonian
professionals came to the U.S.A. and Canada as the need of
workers were in demand.
These early immigrants served as inspiration by all who came to
the promise land in search for what America is all about –
prosperity and freedom.
In chronological order are Loretonian immigrants:
1960’s: Perpetua Quijano, Fe Quijano, Glorina Bagalay, Jose
Comparativo, Azucena Gupana
1970’s: Nena Ladaga and Abraham Quijano, Thelma Gumato, Delia
and Roque Yu, Carol and Cesar Paniamogan, the Luib’s of Toronto
and California, Silay Ibanez, Victorina Nadonza
1980’s: Prospero Galido, Lino & Peggy Gumato, Rad Daguinod,
Lilly Daguinod
1990’s: Bu Galido, Alfonso Ompod, Joylene Ompod, Maxcelli
Berador, Ida Gumato (Lam), Leah Gupana (xxx), Becbec Lulab, Inga,
Fausto Gumato, Marol Alfraro, Grace Davis, Marilou Pablo
2000’s: Mr. & Mrs. Gabrielito Reyes, Danny Gumato
2002: Thelma Abungan, Belinda/Edgardo Estrada, Rodolfo D. Ompod
Jr.
2003: Frank/Esther Siscon, Corazon Liwat Moya/Jerry Garcia,
Rudy/Carol Alconher, Nellie/Juanel Reyes
2004:
Quirico (Dodo) Lomarda Jr. - Pennsylvania
Floreto Conales - Los Angeles , California
Evangeline Inocando
Cristabeth Gupana - Pennsylvania
Maricel Yangzon - Toronto, Ontario
Ingrid Ladaga - Ridgecrest, MO
Joyzen, Buske - Boston, MA
Margarina Bakit Uriarte
2005:
Lovely Ompod Ocaba - Mississauga, Ontario
Rodolfo Gumato Malbacias - Georgia
2006:
Nolan Gumato Berador - Orlando, Florida
Vladimir Vic & Vanessa Clair (Alfaro) Varquez- Florida
2007:
Jofil Alfaro Diaz - Winnipeg, Manitoba
Gerry Galido & Family - Missisauga, Ontario
Luscan reunions are held every year. Dietmar and Perper Grolich
in Chicago hosted the first reunion.
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