Rizal ladies mark 1st anniversary
The Canadian Ladies Auxiliary for Rizal celebrated its First Anniversary at St. Aidan Catholic
Church Hall in Scarborough on Saturday, July 23, 2005. Led by their President, Lady Baby Pulumbarit,
the the members converted the church hall into a Hawaiian Luau, with over 120 guests in Hawaiian
costumes.
CLARIZ is a civic organization, working closely with the Order of the Knights of Rizal, a patriotic
and cultural organization that helps the community in Toronto and the Philippines.
Clariz Adviser Lady Ching Quejaz presented a Certificate of Appreciation to the founding members,
who include Lady Dolly Poblete (vice president), Lady Odette Virey (vice president), Lady Precy
Cerezo (secretary), Lady Jovy Alo (treasurer), Lady Mila Lupango (auditor), Lady Alma Torreno
(PRO), Lady Ligaya Cana (Adviser), Lady Elvie Damasco and Lady Jojo Sebastian.
Sir Jun Zerrudo was the master of ceremonies. The Golden Dancers (Rizalistas) of Sir Ben Ferrer ,
KCR, presented several dance numbers. The highlight of the evening included the selection of the best
costumed Lady and Gentlemen and the best costumed couple. Several door Prizes were much
appreciated by the guests, especially the Luau prepared by Lady Mila Lupango.
The Clariz officers managed this celebration. They were assisted by Lady Malu Cahanding, Lady
Trini Espiritu, Lady Noemi Nepomuceno, Lady Winnie Faundo, SK Alfred Coutts and SK Romy and
Rose Ylagan.
Guests include Fr. Joe Fenech, Pastor of St. Aidan Church, Canada Region Commander Sir Lapulapu
Cana, KGCR, Adviser Sir Ka Miling Silverio, KGCR, Deputy GTA Region Commander Sir Fran
Pulumbarit, KGOR, Sir Joe Faminial, KGOR, GTA East Area Commander Sir George R. Poblete,
KCR, GTA West Area Commander Sir Joe Damasco, KCR, Sir Nick Alo, KCR, Chapter Commanders
Sir Ven Faundo, KCR, Sir Efi Dorotheo, KCR, Sir Dr. Tom Virey, KCR, Sir Dr. Romy Sinahon, KCR,
Sir Andy Valenton Jr, KCR, Sir Doug Ord, KCR, Sir Jimmy Lupango, KCR, Sir Ben Ferrer, KCR, Sir
Ed Prillo, KCR and Sir George Cerezo, KCR and the Sir Knights of the Knights of Columbus.
(PRESS RELEASE)