The executive board of  province-based Camarines Norte Association Canada-Ontario ( CNAC-O) conducted a 1-day program and policy meeting on July 8th, 2012 at CANNEX Immigration Office in North York, Ontario, Canada. CNAC-O, a  five- year old quintessential organization , is composed of 65 Filipino Canadian residents who are former natives of Camarines Norte--- a Tagalog-Bikol speaking province famous for its gold mines and sweetest pineapple variety in the Bicol Region, Philippines.

With strong sense of purpose and collegial elan, 13 executive officers and members engaged and exchanged thoughts and proposals leading to solid determination of targeted activities and projects for the rest of the year. Amongst those approved are : 1) review of its constitution and by-laws 2) summer family picnic & get-together 3) formal induction of officers  4) vigorous membership drive and 5) creation of its own social media account. Presently, CNAC-O has a scholarship program in operation and is supporting 12 college scholars from the twelve towns on various degree programs in Camarines Norte State College (CNSC).

CNAC-O's executive board is comprised of six officers : Larry Bercasio, president, Willie Nabus, 1st veep, Merle Canlas, 2nd veep, Lydia Yanto, secretary, Lida Muguerza, treasurer, Jocelyn San Juan, auditor, and 10 Directors: Frank Balon, Elizabeth Cruz, Nestor De Mesa, Susan Llanera, Franco Muguerza ,Shirley Rosales, Maricris San Juan, Virgie San Juan, Homer Senson and Rommel Yanto. The incumbent  Town Representatives include : Minda Alban, Salve Aquino, Sonia Dela Cruz, Randy Fermo, Eman Gerio, Liwie Nabus, Pong Ostonal, Minda Sayoc ,Eva San Andres and Faye Silvio.  Current Association advisers are: Tony A. San Juan and Joaquin " Jojo" Taduran, Jr.(TSJ).

 

 

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