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SEARCHING FOR RELATIVES....

Introducing Wilfredo Estepa Andres. Willie, 53, came to the US when he was a boy. Recently, he was seaching the internet and he found 'Annaktinaguilian' webpages. He sent us a note thru 'Contact Us'. His mother was Milagros Florendo Estepa, now deceased. Milagros was the daugther of Atanacio Estepa, who was from Dalipaoen. Milagros had two brothers, William and Arturo Estepa, who, Willie thinks, may still be alive. Willie's uncle William had a daughter, first cousin to Willie, whose name is/was? Elvira Estepa Costales. Willie has no recollection if he has been to Naguilian at all when he was a boy. Willie do not know the whereabouts of his relatives. He has been separated from his relatives all this time, and now plans to go to Naguilian this June 2010 and search for his roots...If you know any of the names mentioned above, please go to "Contact Us", or email eddievita@annaktinaguilian.com, or email Willie directly- willieandres7@yahoo.com. He wishes to establish contact with anyone, any relative, before he goes to Naguilian. He is dying to meet someone in his family in Naguilian, a relative. Willie plans to go to Baguio first then come down through Naguilian Road and stop at the Presidentia and inquire the names mentioned above. This is Willie...

Aside from searching for his roots, Willie is determined to also search for business opportunities in Naguilian and hope to establish himself and settle in Naguilian by 2011, and eventually employ fellow Naguilianons. This is the very essence of what we stand for at "Annaktinaguilian"..."Ask not what Naguilian can do for you, ask what you can do for Naguilian..." Willie, you have our support, 100%! Willie now reside in San Jose, CA.

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This page appeared on the souvenir program of PAGDIRIWANG '09, which was held in Seattle, WA on June 1-3, 2009. Please visit www.festal.com for the complete program.

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CALLING ALL 6TH GRADE CLASS '58 &

HIGH SCHOOL CLASS '62

By Wevy Vita Aragon

It is an honor to call on class members to plan our 50th High School Reunion in 2012. This announcement comes with a request for your participation to join us in our 2009 Global Reunion and Mission work in Naguilian next month. Check our website: www.annaktinaguilian.com. Your attendance is crucial as we unveil our "Find a Classmate Program". Some of us have been actively participating in our effort to reunite Naguilianders, i.e. Henry Dumo, current President of the San Diego Chapter; Nenita Estepa and Evelyn Rimando Ramirez, current officers of Naguilian Alliance Network; Calixta Dumo, past president of Sacramento Chapter; Minda Conde Wilson, former president of Pacific Northwest Chapter; Norma Hufana Malimban, Sucie Binongcal Sales, and yours truly, active members of "Annak Ti Naguilian", to name a few. See you in Naguilian next month. Those who can not attend, email your response and information to me: wv1aragon@yahoo.com

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We left our hearts in San Francisco. Off to Alaska aboard Princess Dawn on September 14th, 2008. Cruising can be a very relaxing getaway-you can do more of the things you want to do, e.g., sleep, exercize, dance, eat, read, internet, meet people, bingo, casino, etc. Here are samples of what we did most...

Elenita & Tomas Rosal

Ellen & Tom Rosal, Alberto & Corazon Pilapil, Carmelita & Fruto Aoay

Main Highlight: Dinner Time at the

Venetian Dining Room

Fruto & Carmelita

Cora & Albert

Ellen & Tom

With our Filipino waiters: Bert & Israel .

These two guys gastronomically took care of us with nightly Filipino dishes, in addition to our orders from the menu. This was possible with an accommodating Maitre'D, waiters Bert and Israel, and Filipino cooks. One night each one of us had multiple lobster tails and jumbo shrimps.

Chatting at the Horizon Buffet-14th floor.

Another Highlight: Nightly Vegas Style Shows at

the Princess Theater at 8 PM

Favorite line:"What's you doin' Johnny Thunder?"

"I'm glad you asked."

Cocktails after shows

First Stop: Victoria, Canada

Carmelita & Fruto

Break from a nice walk, at Butchart Gardens

Spectacular Scenes from Tracey Arm Fjord, Alaska

Seward Glacier, Tracey Arm, Alaska

With a pharmacist from China, now working at

Hayward Safeway seafood department

With Christine, a lady from SF traveling with Mom

Cruise staff in-charge of Line Dancing

Main Physical Activity: Dancing

Star Dancers: Ellen & Tom

After a few days aboard Dawn Princess, our group developed a name among fellow cruisers,The Dancing Group. Why? because we were always in the dance floor.

New Year's Celebration on Sept 22nd, 2008

Farewell night with friends: Noel & Jesse, & older sister and cousin of Cita Padilla

Last Midnight Pizza with friends

Joel & Menchie, Vic & Vicky, and Luis & Gloria.

See you next cruise: Eastern Caribbean on Sept 26-Oct 3, 2009, andPanama Canal 2010. A list is now being formed. Please use "Contact Us" to let us know you are interested in joining 'Annak' to Panama Canal.

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Two More Joined Our Cause-

Introducing Ferdinand Odono and Oscar Abenoja, both reside in St.Maarten Islands in the Caribbean, recently became members of Annak ti Naguilian. They became members based on what they saw and read from this website. We are, indeed, a global phenomenon! Ferdie is from Gumaca, Quezon and Oscar is from Naguilian. They are both employed at a Toyota Dealership where Ferdie is a General Service Manager and Oscar is a Automatic Transmission Specialist. More of their story to follow.

Ferdinand Odono in Japan during training.

Ferdie and Oscar(in red shirt) with friends.

Oscar (in checkered blue polo) with friends.

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Please meet our new member: Eulalio (Leo) Florendo from Baraoas Norte. Naguilian Academy '80 Grad. He was doing a yahoo search on Naguilian and stumbled on "Annak Ti Naguilian". That was 6 days ago. He currently works in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. His email is ebflorjr@yahoo.com. Welcome to "Annak" Leo.

During graduation, Daughter Gene Pearl and Dad Leo.

Leo in Malaysia.

Leo in Taj Mahal, India.

Leo with Sr.Citizens, Brgy Baraoas. Background: Unfinished Brgy office.

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Blue Rock Springs, Vallejo, CA August 3rd, 2008-

A combined picnic between Naguilian-La Union Circle (NLUC) and "Annak" was held at the Blue Rock Springs in Vallejo, CA on August 3, 2008. It was originally planned by NLUC to have a meeting and election of officers, but no formal meeting, nor election of officers was held. A successful picnic and fund raising event was held instead.

"Annak" was well represented at this event. Members came as far as Modesto, Sacramento and Daly City to be at the Blue Rock Springs on a Sunday afternoon. A short meeting was held (See minutes under "Meetings").

It was somewhat unfruitful for the event since no election of officers on the part of NLUC was held. "Annak" was ready to support whoever was going to be elected. To our dismay, none was held. However, it was not all wasted. NLCU and "Annak" came closer, or shall we say "in speaking terms", as a result of the get-together. We hope that a unification among the three Naguilian organizations of Northern California will be in the horizon. Here were some photo shots.

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Mini reunions with Kakailians- Week after 4thJuly2008

Goldilocks, Las Vegas, NV. With Nonong Rimando and (sis) Dr. Dencie Rimando Vicaldo

Class '64, Mini-reunion Planning, Pleasanton, CA

Elsie Florendo Gomez, Amy Ganaden Thangamani, Vicky Sigua Gapasin, & Ed

at Cheesecake Factory, Pleasanton, CA

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5th NAGUILIAN BASI FESTIVAL 2008

by Neil M. Floresca

Naguilian Tourism Coordinator

Ms Cazarina P. Estepa, 2nd runner-up, Ms. Lorjeann J. Dizon, Miss Naguilain Basi-2008, & Ms. Frozandee Jane Sabado, 1st runner-up

Naguilian, La Union- The Basi Festival 2008 formally opened last May 1st with a Fun Walk-"A Walk For A Cause" converged at the Naguilian Civic Center from different points of entry around town, at around 7 AM. Mayor Abraham P. Rimando and Vice-Mayor Reynaldo J. Flores and Sangguniang Bayan Members lead the participants and guests during the opening ceremonies. Later that day, a raffle draw was held in which the proceeds was to be used for a good cause.

During the night, "RABII TI UMILI" was celebrated which was graced by Local Government Affairs Consultant Dr. Eufranio "Frany" Eriguel and the President of the Liga Ng Mga Barangays- Manuel Victor "Mannix" Ortega, Jr. and so with young actors and actresses like BayWalk Bodies, Long Mejia, Dagul, Brod Pit, and Jane Padilla. Lead by their captains, all 37 barangays joined in with this festivity with their barangay people who may live far from the town plaza. During the event, the "SADIRI AWARD", which is an award given to outstanding "Annak Ti Naguilian" who became distinguished in their respective profession or field of endeavor, was awarded to Ms. Joselyn Genove Necesito, Branch Manager, Pag-Ibig Fund. Appreciation awards were also given to Barangay Captains who served 3-terms in their barangays. The event ended with a display of fireworks and lit and blasted the skies, which lasted about 15 minutes.

May 2nd. A Medical and Dental Mission was held from 7AM till 5PM. Simultaneously, the Operation Rang-ay Ti Barangay (GSIS, SSS, Pag-Ibig, & PhilHealth Consultation) was held in various places. Among other things, also performed were Anti-Rabies innoculations and circumcissions. At night was the NGO Night, which was headed by its president, Ret.Judge Joven Floresca Costales. The night finally climaxed with the search of Miss NGO 2008.

May 3rd. Extravaganza games, such as bingo, were held at the plaza, and was sponsored by Coca-Cola Bottlers Phil, Inc.

At night although it rained, the search for Miss Naguilian Basi 2008 was held. There were 10 lovely candidates competed for the title, but only three remained to capture the top spots. Miss Lorjeann J. Dizon was crowned the Miss Naguilian Basi 2008, by the Honorable Manuel Ortega, Governor of La Union. The 1st Runner-Up was Miss Frozandee Jane D. Sabado, and Miss Cazarina P. Estepa, 2nd Runner-Up. Gov. Ortega was the distinguished guest of honor and gave the inspirational speech for the night. The night ended with another spectacular display of fireworks.

May 4th. Grand Parade. After the crowning of Miss Naguilian Basi 2008, the following morning was a Grand Parade. It started at the Naguilian Elementary School and ended at the town plaza. This was later followed by an exhibition of bands. The night of the 4th was religious night, in which various religious congregations gathered at the town plaza.

May 5th. A Thanksgiving Mass was held during the morning. During the afternoon the 5th Basi-Kletahan event was held. The event was co-sponsored by the municipality and the Naguilian Bikers Association. At night, the Patronal Fiesta and the Coronation of Ginang Ng Parokya 2008 were held.

May 6th. The inter-barangay 9-Ball Billiard Tournament was held. During the night, and again a rainy night, but at 10PM the real party started- the BASI STREET PARTY. A finale outdoor celebration of food, music of three alternating bands, and a total fun. An event so immensely joyful and never has anyone experienced before in town celebrations...

Submitted via email by Neil Floresca. 5/19/08

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3rd Naguilian Global Reunion

A Multi-year Class Reunion of Naguilian, and The Golden Jubilarians of Class '57. September 1-2, 2007 at the Gold Coast Resort and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.