The Freeman at 95!

The Freeman is turning 95! OMG! Gone are the days when other papers would claim they are the oldest in Cebu. Now we can proudly and evidently say that The Freeman is the much stronger one and the oldest living newspaper in the country today.

I remember vividly in my memory in the early eighties or thirty years ago, our beloved chairman Dr. Jose "Dodong" R. Gullas had a little problem when seven of the trusted men in the community paper broke loose. I would have been one of them, but Dodong… ever the low-toned Dodong, called me at my office and asked me to stay. Plus the "hangyo" of his beloved Mother, Inday Pining, who too asked me not to join the group; and fervent request of my dear hubby to stay for the sake of our long friendship with Dodong.

We had passed so many obstacles on the way, but because of his strong propensity to propel the newspaper, we thank our beloved Dodong for steering The Freeman to what it is today.

Congratulations to our dear Chairman Dodong, good luck, more power and God bless you always. PTL!

QI Mandaue Officers Installed

Quota International Mandaue had its 15th installation and induction of officers on June 29 at the Cebu Country Club. Inducting officer was Regional Director, District 19 Connie Garcia.

Inducted officers for 2014-2015 were: President - Ma. Celeste Wong; President-elect - Ma. Lizeta L. Uy; Secretary - Rafaelita de la Merced; Treasurer - Rose Leano, Juliet Cortes; Auditor - Judy Castillo and PRO - Jaimie Cabahug, Rosie Villarosa and Lorna Ybanez. Also installed were the Council of Leaders: Nerissa Soon Ruiz, Ma. Lizetta Uy, Genrose Efthimiou, July Castillo, Pinky Shan, Aurora Achas and Estrellita Wong.

Aside from the installation of the QI Mandaue Officers, there was also the induction of new members, also officiated by Regional Director Connie Garcia. Fellowship continued until midnight. Congratulations girls and more power!