| The Filipino American Veterans Society, Inc. is open to all military members active, reserve, retired, veterans and their surviving spouse or child of the US Armed Forces. |
Mission and Vision
1) To promote fellowship and unity among Filipino and American veterans.
2) To provide moral support and assistance to the sick, distressed or deceased member.
3) To maintain a scholarship program for qualified immediate dependents of members.
4) To improve communication among veterans and network with veterans organizations.
5) To be an active voice to protect veterans rights, benefits, and entitlement.
6) To support/participate in community, military-oriented projects.
1) To promote fellowship and unity among Filipino and American veterans.
2) To provide moral support and assistance to the sick, distressed or deceased member.
3) To maintain a scholarship program for qualified immediate dependents of members.
4) To improve communication among veterans and network with veterans organizations.
5) To be an active voice to protect veterans rights, benefits, and entitlement.
6) To support/participate in community, military-oriented projects.
2009 OFFICERS
Enrique Aquino, USN (Ret.)
President
John Wilde, USN (Ret.)
Vice President
Generato Mercado, USN, (Ret.)
Secretary
Albert Montemayor, USN (Ret.)
Treasurer
Willie Reyes, USN (Ret.)
Bert Laberinto, USN (Ret.)
Marshalls
Fred Cabales, USN (Ret.)
Chaplain
Frank Templo, USN (Ret.)
Public Relations Officer
AREA OFFICER-IN CHARGE:
Rudy Alcantara, USN (Ret.)
Arlington
Larry Portillo, USN (Ret.)
Beaches
Joe Flores, USN (Ret.)
Mayport
Connie Villanueva, (Spouse)
Orange Park
Pat Patangan, USN (Vet.)
Southside
Juliet Wilde (Spouse)
Westside
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Bob Bontilao, USN (Ret.)
Chairman of the Board
Albert Montemayor, USN (Ret.)
Nes Papel, USN (Ret.)
Ding Sabio, USN (Ret.)
Don Villanueva, USN (Ret.)
Frank Templo, USN (Ret.)
Sandy Santiago, USN (Ret.)
Rudy Alcantara, USN (Ret.)
Generato Mercado, USN (Ret.)
Art Gandionco, USNR (Ret.)
Luz Mojica, (spouse)
PAST PRESIDENTS
Dave Pagaduan, 2008
Albert Montemayor, 2007
Bob Bontilao, 2006
Art Gandionco, 2004-05
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Filipino Organization
LINKS
Bayanihan Club
Bicol Club
LINKS
Bayanihan Club
Bicol Club
Filipino American Veterans Society, Inc.
Jacksonville Florida
FAVS, Inc. is a non-profit organization under the IRS Section Code 501(c) (19)
and registered in the State of Florida. All donations are tax deductible.
Jacksonville Florida
FAVS, Inc. is a non-profit organization under the IRS Section Code 501(c) (19)
and registered in the State of Florida. All donations are tax deductible.
HOUSE RESOLUTIONS/
HOUSE BILLS
Gov. Crist Military and
Veterans Bills
House Bill 861/863
Letter to Senator Craig
WWII Fil-Am Veterans
Rep. Stan Jordan
HOUSE BILL 299
Rep. Eleanor Sobel
HOUSE BILLS
Gov. Crist Military and
Veterans Bills
House Bill 861/863
Letter to Senator Craig
WWII Fil-Am Veterans
Rep. Stan Jordan
HOUSE BILL 299
Rep. Eleanor Sobel
| FAVS 2009 OFFICERS |
| Welcome Aboard |
| FAVS welcomes our new members Enrique Perez, USN Retired Joel Garrido, USNR Retired Eddie Limon, USN Retired |
| Frank Templo Public Relations |
| John Wilde Vice President |
| Dick Aquino President |
| Gee Mercado Secretary |
| Albert Montemayor Treasurer |
| Wellie Reyes Marshall |
| Fred Cabales Chaplain |
| FAVS 2009 Scholarship GREETINGS! Please know that the 2009 FAVS Scholarship Program is now in full swing from June 1st thru June 30th. Please click the application and endorsement forms those who are interested seeking higher education. You can contact Dave Pagaduan, Scholarship Committee Chair if you have any questions completing the application. Student Essay Contest Submit your essay before October 9, 2009 entitled: WHAT VETERANS DAY MEANS TO ME ----------------------------------------------------------- Veterans Day Parade November 11, 2009 11:01 a.m., Downtown Jacksonville ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 7th Annual Veterans Ball at Morocco Temple Guest Speaker, RADM Leroy Collins Jr., USN Director, Florida Department of Veterans Affairs Saturday November 7, 2009 |
| Bert Laberinto Marshall |
FAVS President Dick Aquino and his wife Pat, Albert Montemayor, Gee Mercado, Rudy Alcantara, Andy Andres, Sandy Santiago, Pio Timones, Bert Doliente, Joe
Flores, and Bob Bontilao took their time off and be a part of this wonderful event traveled to Kissimmee Florida to attend the Bataan Corrigedor annual
celebration. Bob said, "I can never be any prouder for the professionalism displayed by the folks who participated in the BCM ceremony". Three WWII vets in their
90's were there as honorees, along with our own Pat Ganio the only Bataan death March survivor in that group.
Jim Swann, mayor of Kissimmee, State Rep. Atkisson, who sponsored the BCM Memorial, City of Kissimmee officials, and County commissioners were there to
proclaim the day as Filipino American Friendship Day. Two proclamations were announced, one by the State, and one by the City of Kissimmeee.
Officers of FAVA, a local veterans organization in Orlando which has been in existence for 20 plus years, were impressed by our activities. They have been
monitoring our activities in tour website, and want to connect with us to rekindle their veterans activities in the area.
Once again, the BCM committee and members of different organizations in Orlando and Kissimmee, and of Seminole, Osceola, and Orange Counties wish to
express their thanks and gratitude to the officers and members of FAVS, for inspiring them on this memorable and heritage-filled celebration.
Flores, and Bob Bontilao took their time off and be a part of this wonderful event traveled to Kissimmee Florida to attend the Bataan Corrigedor annual
celebration. Bob said, "I can never be any prouder for the professionalism displayed by the folks who participated in the BCM ceremony". Three WWII vets in their
90's were there as honorees, along with our own Pat Ganio the only Bataan death March survivor in that group.
Jim Swann, mayor of Kissimmee, State Rep. Atkisson, who sponsored the BCM Memorial, City of Kissimmee officials, and County commissioners were there to
proclaim the day as Filipino American Friendship Day. Two proclamations were announced, one by the State, and one by the City of Kissimmeee.
Officers of FAVA, a local veterans organization in Orlando which has been in existence for 20 plus years, were impressed by our activities. They have been
monitoring our activities in tour website, and want to connect with us to rekindle their veterans activities in the area.
Once again, the BCM committee and members of different organizations in Orlando and Kissimmee, and of Seminole, Osceola, and Orange Counties wish to
express their thanks and gratitude to the officers and members of FAVS, for inspiring them on this memorable and heritage-filled celebration.
| Bataan-Corrigedor Memorial Celebration and Filipino American Friendship Day 2009 Kissimmee, Florida |
Members of FAVS delegation stand at attention and saluted during the opening of the event.
Members of FAVS delegation proudly joined by Honorable Jim Swann, Mayor of Kissimmee Florida.
| The Board of Directors elected Luz Mojica and Sandy Santiago as members of the Board of Directors. |
| FAVS Annual Picnic |
