By Ricky Laxa
Staff Writer
The organization of Global Ilocanos in Kuwait held its annual induction of officers and hand-over ceremony on 11 March at the Inn and Go Hotel in Kuwait. Philippine Vice Consul Aeron Lozada, Labor Attaché Nasser Mustafa and Assistant Labor Attaché Cathy Duladul were present to grace the occasion, along with members of the Philippine media who covered the function.
The event commenced with prayer invocations by Cherry Basilio and Aisha AlBakit followed by Kuwait and Philippine National Anthems. Edison Abajero gave a brief opening remark and a background of how the group was formed. New set of officers were presented by Jojet Basilio on stage, which was followed by the official oath-taking ceremony officiated by Vice Consul Lozada. Philippine Labor Attaché Mustafa and Assistant Labor Attaché Duladul delivered congratulatory speeches to the new set of officers. Ceremonial handing-over of responsibilities from the organization’s former Vice President Alvin Factura to new President Rico Duran followed.
Plaques of appreciation were given to sponsors, guests and media by Omar Jacalne and Jolens Laguan. Jacalne delivered a brief inspirational message and the event ended with a gratitude speech from its newly inducted President Duran.
New officials of the Global Ilocanos in Kuwait Executive Board are: President: Federico Duran III, Vice Presidents: Rosita Sinan and Ritche Colcol, Secretary: Ma. Luisa Sayo, Asst. Secretary: Media Caboborac, Treasurer: Linda Castro, Asst. Treasurer: Farida Halimi, Auditor: Rafael Sanchez, Business Manager: Elsa Tiqui and Public Information officer: Arnold Gumarang. Head Coordinators: Teresita Cabanilla, Sonia Ajaba, Aisha Bhakit, Annaliza Sagaysay, James Peralta, Max Torres, Adelin Talledo, Jhuliet Azurin and Tea Acacio. Area Coordinators: Alvin Facture, Chelsie Pagulayan, Kristofer Duran, Medardo Garcia, Bing Reyes, Stanley Barroga Jr., Ferdinand Manzano, Maria Aiza Apilas and Rowena Tamayo. Advisers: Danilo Narag Jr. and Trinidad Mariam AlZankawi
The event was hosted by Omar Jacalne, Jolens Laguan and Mark Sulio.
