Dr. Claude Lacaya-Adriatico was conferred the Person of the Year (2007) award by Armand Frasco, Founder and Editorial Director of Ambibo.com in a simple, yet fitting ceremony held Saturday, January 26 as part of the website’s 7th Anniversary celebration.
In his remarks, Frasco cited Dr. Adriatico’s contributions to the preservation of our culture and other civic and humanitarian causes.
“Claude Adriatico exemplified the best of a Zanortean. He exemplifies the Ambibo spirit.”
He also noted that although the new Ambibo is a leaner, more matured site it has not forgotten its original mission which is to become an online community for Zanorteans all over the world.
In his acceptance speech, Dr. Adriatico flanked by wife Suzy and children Aeia Sue and Benedict Adrian, told the assembled guests of his struggles as an immigrant and the value of hard work, optimism and respect for one’s culture. He acknowledged the award, an antique museum piece carabao’s “yugo” (yoke) as a symbol of our agrarian past and an appropriate reminder of our responsibilities even as we venture far away from home.
The awardee is presently an anesthesiologist at the Springfield Community Hospital in Ohio.
“Ambibo, through the years “, a slide show of photographs from the web site’s past was shown during the event. It is part of the newly-unveiled Ambibo YouTube channel.
Christine Sunogan, with Dodong Calimutan on the guitar took the crowd on a musical journey with a sultry set of popular and nearly-forgotten kundiman.
A hearty “Taste of Zanorte” dinner featuring dishes from budding chefs of the community followed the brief program and everyone proceeded to party, with sounds and effects provided by John Kinjo Ramirez and Eric Damalerio of Brekin Productions.
Ambibo.com wish to thank the Adriatico family for their hospitality, Cyd Adriatico-Fernandez and Desiree Ladera-Lee for putting the activity together and all the guests, donors and sponsors. Donations for the site’s upkeep are welcome. Contact us for more info.
More: Coverage at The Daily Dipolognon courtesy of Mr. Eddie Artajo
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January 29th, 2008 at 12:26 pm
Wow, seven years! That’s a milestone indeed. You must be so proud! Congratulations!
January 30th, 2008 at 8:38 am
Nice photos! Happy 7th Yr. Ambibo!
February 5th, 2008 at 8:22 pm
Hi Armando,
Congratulations on the 7th anniversary of Ambibo. I wished we have something similar in Europe or you may want to go global?
Di bale, I’ll see if I can gather all the Dipolognons in Switzerland and we can send photos to you.
Thank you for featuring Xavier in the Ambibo ‘You tube’ anniversary clip. . He was probably just 5 or 6 years old then. Now he’s 11!
Keep up the good work and we hope to see you someday,
Aimee Gonzales
Regards kay Hayley- akong silingan ug best childhood friend.
February 6th, 2008 at 4:18 am
Awat pud ko ni Aimee..
Congratulations, Armando!! I always knew you had it in you. More power to you and Ambibo.
Hello, Aimee and also to Hayley. I like seeing your smiling face in all the pictures.
Ites Montano Fowler
February 6th, 2008 at 4:59 am
Salamat! This is all for us so feel free to send in your event news and photos too.
March 1st, 2008 at 4:03 am
Hi Aimee,
If you get the chance to call your Mom, please tell her that the DPDS Batch 78-Rizal will have a homecoming and reunion on the 28th-30th of March 2008 in Dipolog. The class will confer Ma’am Mauring a plaque of Recognition for her contribution during our grade school years. Ceremony will be T Dakak. Say hi to Melissa and Ipaz.
Troy Bustalino
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We’re glad to serve. GOOD NEWS: AMBIBO IS SETTING UP A SPECIAL “REUNION CENTRAL” page. Watch for it! – Admin
March 1st, 2008 at 2:51 pm
I’ll inform our mother (Ma’am Mauring) about your upcoming reunion. I’m sure she will be pleased to know about the recognition.
I’ll bounce your hellos to Melissa and Maripaz.
- Vissia (Aimees’ youngest sister)
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We’re glad to serve. GOOD NEWS: AMBIBO IS SETTING UP A SPECIAL “REUNION CENTRAL” page. Watch for it! – Admin
March 4th, 2008 at 4:24 am
Hi Viz,
You must be the little girl that used to tag along with Ma’am Mauring years ago. Thanks for the relay.
ABF and Noah,
Thank you for setting up “REUNION CENTRAL”. I bet it will be our 30th Anniversary Homecoming that will get the initial blast! I’ll send you the official announcement soon. I guess my DPDS ‘78 classmates will be excited about this.
thanks again,
troy bustalino
March 4th, 2008 at 4:27 am
By the way, whoever belongs to DPDS ‘78-Rizal is invited to visit our e-group at DPDS78@yahoogroups.com
troy