National Federation of Filipino American Associations
The Voice of Filipino Americans for Unity & Empowerment
Southern Region (R4): Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Mississippi, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands
Honoring Empowered Women
Goal: Recognize empowered women of our generation who are
making a difference in their families, communities and beyond.
making a difference in their families, communities and beyond.
Join us on May 6, 2017 at 4pm (National Infantry Museum in Columbus, Georgia) to honor empowered women of the
southern states represented by various communities!
southern states represented by various communities!
Presenting to you Empowered Women of the Southern States
as the living soul behind heroism:
a. US Military Wives, Mothers, Daughters, & Sisters,
b. women who inculcate values through education to benefit
indigenous cultural communities,
c. women of diverse communities who are dedicated in
advocating the appreciation of arts and culture, and
d. women united for advocacy, civic engagement
and leadership development.
as the living soul behind heroism:
a. US Military Wives, Mothers, Daughters, & Sisters,
b. women who inculcate values through education to benefit
indigenous cultural communities,
c. women of diverse communities who are dedicated in
advocating the appreciation of arts and culture, and
d. women united for advocacy, civic engagement
and leadership development.
Song Tribute to the Honorees by
Jon Joven Uy
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"On May 6, 2017, The National Federation of Filipino American Association (NaFFAA), the only recognized Fil-Am organization by US policy makers in Washington DC, is empowering the significant role of women in our lives. These women are the soul behind soldier's heroism.
The goal is inclusive. NaFFAA Region 4 welcomes sacrificing women coming from all ethnic military backgrounds. The historic National Infantry Museum is our venue. Honoring is at 4pm followed by Resorts World Manila's performer, Jon Joven. His concert starts at 5pm until 7pm." - Marilyn Doromal, NaFFAA Region 4 Chairperson
The goal is inclusive. NaFFAA Region 4 welcomes sacrificing women coming from all ethnic military backgrounds. The historic National Infantry Museum is our venue. Honoring is at 4pm followed by Resorts World Manila's performer, Jon Joven. His concert starts at 5pm until 7pm." - Marilyn Doromal, NaFFAA Region 4 Chairperson
Message of Atty. Loida Nicolas Lewis for the Honorees
Catch Brendan Flores at the historic National Infantry Museum as Guest Speaker on May 6, 2017 at 4pm honoring empowered women of military family and women of R4.
Photo source: NaFFAA Facebook Page
Photo source: NaFFAA Facebook Page
Jason Tengco - Former WhiteHouse AAPI Director
Back to Back Valedictory Address with Brendan Flores
Jason Tengco serves as the Executive Director of the National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA), the largest national affiliation to represent the 4 million Filipino Americans throughout the United States. Over the past decade, Jason has worked for a presidential campaign, the White House, Obama Administration, Congress, and numerous non-profit and campus organizations.
In 2016, Jason served as the National Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Outreach Director for Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign. Prior to that, Jason worked for the White House Initiative on AAPIs from 2012 to 2016, where he was appointed as Deputy Director. Throughout his tenure, Jason organized the first-ever White House Celebration of Filipino American History Month, managed the White House Summit on AAPIs, and led the Initiative’s national AAPI community engagement.
Throughout his career, Jason has participated in fellowships with the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies in the office of former Congressman Mike Honda, New Leaders Council, Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance, Center for Progressive Leadership, and Public Policy and International Affairs Program. In 2014, Jason was selected as one of ten delegates to the Philippine Embassy’s Filipino American Youth Leadership Program (FYLPro), a weeklong immersion in the Philippines.
Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, Jason graduated from UCLA with Honors with a B.A. in Political Science. At UCLA, Jason was heavily involved with Samahang Pilipino and received the Outstanding Pinoy Leadership Award.
In 2016, Jason served as the National Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Outreach Director for Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign. Prior to that, Jason worked for the White House Initiative on AAPIs from 2012 to 2016, where he was appointed as Deputy Director. Throughout his tenure, Jason organized the first-ever White House Celebration of Filipino American History Month, managed the White House Summit on AAPIs, and led the Initiative’s national AAPI community engagement.
Throughout his career, Jason has participated in fellowships with the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies in the office of former Congressman Mike Honda, New Leaders Council, Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance, Center for Progressive Leadership, and Public Policy and International Affairs Program. In 2014, Jason was selected as one of ten delegates to the Philippine Embassy’s Filipino American Youth Leadership Program (FYLPro), a weeklong immersion in the Philippines.
Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, Jason graduated from UCLA with Honors with a B.A. in Political Science. At UCLA, Jason was heavily involved with Samahang Pilipino and received the Outstanding Pinoy Leadership Award.
GuestsColumbus Former Mayor & Superior Court Judge Bobby Peters M&S Home Health Care President Jamil Imran COL.Norman Sabio, MD Dr. Abelardo Magat , Clayton Medical Services & NaFFAA R4 State Chair, Georgia Chief Petty Officer USN Enrique Aquino (RET), FilVet Adv. Dr. Gerson Escondo, Psychiatrist, MACH, Fort Benning |
Special FeaturesMasters of Ceremony:
MAJ. (RET) Dennis Batuyong Caliyo US Army RET Juanilda Diolosa Invocation by: Alwyne Hutchings Fort Benning Chaplain Other Program Performances: Blaan Dance by Arjho Turner Tribute Song by Imelda Young Arnis Exhibition by Becky Stutsman & son Dylan from FAA of Columbus Duet by Mom Aida & Renae Graves of Alabama |
Jamil Imran came to States over 25 years ago to go to college. After a short stay in University of Texas, he moved to up north and graduated from University of New Hampshire for Business Administration in 1992 with honors.
After graduating, he moved to N.Y. and started working with Ammann & Whitney in Finance Dept. In 1998, Jamil moved to Atlanta taking a management job with Wachovia bank. While in banking, he started developing his Real Estate business in the same time and dedicated himself full time in 2002. After a successful career in Real Estate, he started Home Health Care Agency M&S Home Care in 2009. Today, this company is one of the largest agency as a provider of Medicaid Waiver Program.
Last year, he opened Mesal Case Management which is a medicaid waiver case management company. Recently, he was recognized from Harvard University Kennedy School in Cambridge, Massachusetts for his leadership role with M&S.
Jamil is also active in different communities through M & J Foundation which he created in 2008 in honor of his father as a family Foundation reaching out to vulnerable poor seniors who need help . Jamil lives in Duluth, GA and enjoys spending time with his family and traveling around the globe.
After graduating, he moved to N.Y. and started working with Ammann & Whitney in Finance Dept. In 1998, Jamil moved to Atlanta taking a management job with Wachovia bank. While in banking, he started developing his Real Estate business in the same time and dedicated himself full time in 2002. After a successful career in Real Estate, he started Home Health Care Agency M&S Home Care in 2009. Today, this company is one of the largest agency as a provider of Medicaid Waiver Program.
Last year, he opened Mesal Case Management which is a medicaid waiver case management company. Recently, he was recognized from Harvard University Kennedy School in Cambridge, Massachusetts for his leadership role with M&S.
Jamil is also active in different communities through M & J Foundation which he created in 2008 in honor of his father as a family Foundation reaching out to vulnerable poor seniors who need help . Jamil lives in Duluth, GA and enjoys spending time with his family and traveling around the globe.
Norman Abbott M. Sabio, MD
Internal Medicine/ Infectious Diseases
Board Certified, American Board of Internal Medicine
Wound Care Specialist
Certified, Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Society
Colonel, US Army Reserves
Disaster Liaison Officer, Madison County Medical Society, Alabama
Assistant Professor, Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine
Member, Fraternal Order of Eagles
Physician/Co-Owner, The Village Medical Clinic, Huntsville, Alabama
Internal Medicine/ Infectious Diseases
Board Certified, American Board of Internal Medicine
Wound Care Specialist
Certified, Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Society
Colonel, US Army Reserves
Disaster Liaison Officer, Madison County Medical Society, Alabama
Assistant Professor, Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine
Member, Fraternal Order of Eagles
Physician/Co-Owner, The Village Medical Clinic, Huntsville, Alabama
Renae Graves is 8 years old. She loves singing (she started singing when she was 4 years old). She plays piano and violin. She dances ballet and hip hop.
She's 3rd grader and goes to Saint John Catholic school. She's going to the Philippines for the 3rd time this May.
She loves the Philippines,she says it's more fun there.
She's 3rd grader and goes to Saint John Catholic school. She's going to the Philippines for the 3rd time this May.
She loves the Philippines,she says it's more fun there.
