Christmas Message 12-12-2015

Good evening, President Ferrer, President Caringal, board members, executive officers, committee chairpersons, guests, friends and families.

In many occasions I have heard our outgoing president, Eddie Ferrer, describe our organization as a foundation. Tonight,- as your outgoing Chairman of the Board. I would like to briefly use that same word but in different context. I would like to reflect in what PBUSA has done in the past year. We continue to build on to the foundation that this organization has created but more so specifically on the beginning of our 501C (3) designation.

With the recent term of President Ferrer, we continue to thrive, continue to be relevant with the people of Pangasinan and our immediate community here in the US and prepare for the future of PBUSA.

We continue to thrive because of our exceptional ability to reach out to other organization and create a solid network.

We are relevant because we began and continue to support livelihood projects in Pangasinan, building of houses via Gawad Kalinga as well as continue to support college students in Pangasinan by providing scholarships.

We have prepared for the future by investing tools like our current PBUSA website. The website address is WWW.PBUSA1.com. The website will help us to communicate effectively with our members and truly form a connection with the Province of Pangasinan, other Pangasinan associations and civic organization. It will surely help us with securing grants. Our future is bright because we have formally introduced the involvement of young professionals in our organization which we call our NETGEN. We need to continue to support and nurture their integration into PBUSA. Our vision is for them to inject fresh ideas and ways in which to continue to make our organization dynamic, progressive and a constant effort of being a positive agent of change and prosperity.

I would like to now take this time to acknowledge and thank the people who have actively participated this year in building this organization – And they are as follows:

1. To the current PBUSA President Eddie Ferrer and all his executive officers and various committes chairman. Eddie you are one of a kind!
2. To the Board members – led by yours truly as the chairman of the board.
3. To all “ NETGEN” led by the dynamic, dedicated and amazing trio – Neil Estrada, Bong Soriano and Jackie Ferrer
4. To the incoming new leaders of the PBUSA – led by Mr. Lino Caringal as the incoming President and incoming chairman of the board – Mrs. Nieves Coquia
5. To my family who were very supportive all the way through and to my most avid fan and personal secretary – none other than my roommate and husband Fernando ( Nanding) Soriano.
6. Most importantly to all our quest, families, relatives and donors who were all very supportive to the PBUSA – unconditionally.
7. Last but not least to those who in one way or the other have made this Christmas interlude as success – you know who you are.

With your support and commitment to this organization your efforts continue to help our organization become a foundation that built to last. Thank you everyone for sharing your talents and your time with PBUSA

Thank You all. Merry Christmas and Prosperous new year

Sincerely,

Mellie Soriano

Chairman of the Board

Pangasinan Brotherhood-USA, Inc.

December 12, 2015

Dear Pangasinan Brotherhood USA Inc.,

On behalf of the Backline Group LLC, we would like to congratulate you on
yet another successful year. At this blessed time of thanksgiving, we are
very happy to support your continued humanitarian and philanthropic
efforts. Kindly accept our donation of $500.00 to assist in your many
projects to uplift and develop the great province of Pangasinan.

We applaud the great work by the Brotherhood that has been witnessed
through the past years. The success of the Brotherhood yields the success of
our people which is indeed a gift from God.

We wish everyone in the Brotherhood a blessed advent season and may
God continue to guide and strengthen all of you as you continue with your
work.

Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!

Sincerely,

Christine M. Celestine
Managing Partner

Jorge Rodriguez
Managing Partner

Neisha Rodriguez
Director

Dear Kabaleyans, Fellow Pangasinenses,

Prepare for a short and festive week with this coming Thursday’s celebration of “Thanksgiving Day”.   A day of sharing, loving, and forgiving.  Nothing short of saying and putting GOD in us all – ” the Eternal and Almighty Being of True Love “.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE !!!

Well, we only have 21 days left before our ” 2015 Holiday Interlude ” at the Cerritos Performing Arts on December 12, 2015.  Knock on wood, we are happy to report a good number of confirmed RSVP’s and more calls are trekking in for reservations.  Definitely an inspiring and exciting anticipation of a joyful evening of social delights – good music, lots of dancing, and savoring of Arte Cafe’s ever sumptuous catering – excellent menu combination of Salmon and Prime Rib with all the side trimmings.

Now, here is the kicker.  We need everyone’s help and cooperation to please remit all ticket payments by December 1, 2015.  Make checks payable to PB-USA, Inc. and mail to 6480 Leone Way, Cypress, CA 90630.  Ticket price – $45.00.   In adherence to an established venue protocol set-up, there will be no ticket remittances at the reception desk.  It will simply be a welcoming and a greeting portal for the evening.  With a healthy cooperation and understanding, we can easily make this request a reality for everyone’s convenience.  Please feel free to call us for any questions or assistance – Rhenee – 562 397 – 7753 and Eddie – 562 481- 5381. 714 759 0064.

Our November 15 general membership meeting was indeed wonderful and well attended.  We applied and performed our new mode of holding a meeting cutting short the proceedings to a solid time frame of 1 hour and 49 minutes with all relevant agenda covered.  Expect this pattern to be in placed for all subsequent meetings in 2016.

In-coming President Lino Caringal Jr submitted and presented his preliminary cabinet members starting off with his Executive Vice President Neil Estrada.  Confirmatory presentation of his staff will be highlighted during our Holiday Interlude.

I respectfully express my utmost recognition to have served the organization with the voluntary support and participation of solid warrior members armed with the powerful weapons of knowledge, awareness, and cooperation as to where we should be as a 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) foundation in the 21st century. There was so much emphasis on compliance ( bookkeeping & emergence /usage of “quickbook) and communication ( Friendly Website & Mailchimp e-mail system). And most importantly, the warrior team made it a point on the timely submission and filings of our annual Federal and State Corporate returns.

The continuing result of the above is the formulation of a Project Management Council and a Media Advisory Council in 2016.

With the actual and live participation of our Next Gens during the meeting, it has been announced that EVP Neil Estrada and Member Jacqueline Ferrer will co-chair or co-host our Holiday Interlude.  They committed to work on the details and we leave it to their best discretions on how to go about it.

Once again, I would like to express my welcome greetings to our Kabaleyans who came back home to our fold and joyfully met them in our last meeting.  I fully understand their brief hibernation but I was really humbled by their sincere manifestations of joy to be back with us – a journey of hope.

Two (2) hours of “Meet & Greet” after the meeting was indeed a historic experience for me , personally, having been with PB-USA since 1978.  The gathering of new members (particularly arrival of our Next Gens), regular members, and returning members was a sight to behold.

I do have a sack full of things to say but suffice to conclude, for now, to say a simple prayer of thanksgiving.

We thank God for all the good things that He bestowed upon us amidst all negative adversaries in our journey of faith and hope in the fulfillment of  our Scholarship Projects with our provincial colleges & universities, livelihood projects with our local manufacturers in cooperation with our Provincial and City Governments, house unit donations to Namnama Village for the homeless, Fil-Am Community reach out with the City of Cerritos, and calamity fundraising donation to our kababayans in Eastern Samar with Bishop Crispin Varques of the Diocese of Borongan.  Thank God for giving us these opportunities to serve and to give the best and the most that we have. In Him , we trust !!!  Pax Tecum et Dominus Vobiscum !!!!

Sincerely,

Eddie Ferrer
President
Pangasinan Brotherhood-USA, Inc

Dear Kabaleyans, Fellow Pangasinenses,

In today’s gospel of Mark 12:43-44, a poor widow woman contributed a mere couple of cents for her stewardship to God’s Temple but she gave all she had.  Not surplus wealth as others had contributed during a sabbath offertory at that time.

Truly, a meaningful and humble manifestation of man’s trust and love of God.  Indeed, our best gift to God in return for His Creation of us under His Image and Likeness.  An inherent grace that we all have to cherish , nurture, and share with our fellowmen or Kabaleyans as a witness to our faith in giving the best that we can give.

Stewardship is not just fundraisings but sharings of our respective God given talents and collectively offer them for the needs of our Kabaleyans.

Today, we witnessed a simulcast press release of a wonderful news article on PB-USA written by Dan Nino, Past President and Director of PB-USA’s Media Advisory Council.  A well coordinated dissemination of information via the periodical publications of Asian Journal, Philippine News, Philippine Tribune, and Weekend Balita.  Please get your copies at  Philippine Store outlets close to you.

Simultaneously, we are witnessing the postings of information to PB-USA’s website – www.pbusa1.com, Facebook, Mailchimp Email system, & other social channels.  Other than pangasinense members of the fourth estate (news correspondents) , we have a solid group of Next Gens now actively working on this platform.

Keep spreading the word – see you all at our General membership Meeting this Sunday, November 15. 1:00 P.M. at the Marriott Courtyard, Cypress, CA.

Please allow me now to borrow a Stewardship Prayer which can relate appropriately to our Foundation :

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God my Creator, you made me all that I am and gave me all that I have.
Help me show my gratitude by using these gifts to serve others in your name.
Jesus my redeemer, you taught me the way to eternal life by your example of loving service to others.
Grant me the courage to respond to your call to Discipleship by following in your footsteps.
Holy Spirit of God be with me as I choose each day to put you first in my life.
Let me be a model of Christian Stewardship so others will come to know you through my actions.
I pray, dear Lord. that you open the minds and hearts of our general membership, that we may joyfully accept your challenge to be good stewards.

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Our powerful weapon to victory – ” Knowledge, Awareness, Cooperation “.   In God , we trust !!!

Sincerely,

Eddie Ferrer
President
Pangasinan Brotherhood-USA, Inc.

Our lives can be so hectic at times that we probably wouldn’t know that the holidays are coming if it was not for the holiday decorations that you see at major department stores. Sometimes it can be ridiculous when you see some Christmas decorations in late September. I’ve just accepted it as a reminder that the holidays are coming and time can sometimes just move ever so quickly. You just have to take these things and sometimes just laugh about it. Some people are annoyed by it, some are excited that the holidays are coming and so on. To me, no matter how you feel about it, it’s just another reminder to prepare and that time is precious. Speaking of time, I am excited about PBUSA and the incoming president and board members.

Just like the Christmas decorations in late September, we need to now be aware that a new group of committed members of PBUSA are coming who will move forward to make PBUSA a “Foundation” that we all can be proud of. We need to prepare for the progression of PBUSA.

Please come join us this November 15, 2015 for the last general membership meeting under the term of President Eddie Ferrer. Be with individuals who are passionate about the organization, progression and the town of Pangasinan. President Eddie Ferrer has made great strides in elevating PBUSA to a “Foundation” with enormous potential for being a great community organization and always striving for being an agent of change. For more details, please visit our website. www.pbusa1.com

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

November 15, 2015

Sunday 1:00-5:00 PM

Marriott Courtyard

5865 Katella Avenue

Cypress, CA 90807

Dear Kabaleyans, Fellow Pangasinenses,

In my eagerness to issue our general membership meeting for November 15, 2015, I respectfully apologize for pre-maturely rolling back our time last Sunday, October 25.  Scheduled time roll back is on November 1, 2015.

Anyway, I will take this opportunity to relate the path that our organization went through in conforming with our new role of engagement and management as a 501 ( C ) ( 3 ) entity.  I share this message more as an awareness of who we are and what steps we took to be fully compliant with Federal and State regulatory provisions as a foundation. And, we travelled the road with sweat and tears.

I am proud to say that we have a wonderful management team and members who voluntarily sacrificed and worked hard to accomplish and finish a job  where we now stand as a foundation.  The road was a struggle amidst negative vibes but at the end of the day, mission was accomplished.  Kabaleyans, let’s now savor the fruits of our sufferings which I can easily translate as our “Agony and Ecstasy” as PB-USA moves forward in the 21st century.  What we worked on was definitely something for PB-USA’s lifetime not just for the usual pomp and circumstance of a gala induction night or any social event of this nature.

Once again, I now share the initial posting of our Finance Chairman, Nanding Soriano, regarding a quick Q&A (Question & Answer) about 501 ( C ) ( 3) Charitable Organizations. This will help our members understand our functionality as a foundation and hopefully assist Town Associations who plan and intend to apply for said status.

Shared by PROVENANCE HOLDING CORPORATION

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WHAT BENEFIT DOES BEING A 501 ( C) ( 3) OFFER A NON PROFIT AND IT’S CONTRIBUTORS ?

One of the primary benefits of being tax-exempt under IRS Section 501 (C) (3) is the ability to accept contributions and donations that are tax deductible to the donor. Additional benefits include, but not limited to:

* Exemptions from Federal and/or State Corporate income taxes
* Possible exemption from State sales and property taxes (varies by State )
* Ability to apply for grants and other public or private allocations available only to IRS-recognized 501 (c) (3) organizations.
* Potentially higher thresholds before incurring Federal and/or State unemployment tax liabilities
* The public legitimacy of IRS recognition
* Discounts on US Postal bulk mail rates and other services

WHAT INFORMATION WILL BE REQUIRED ON FORM 1023 ?
In order for the IRS to make a determination on a standard form 1023 application, specific questions must be answered relative to the organization’s legal structure, it’s governing board, and potential conflict of interest. More importantly, pages of detailed questions concerning the organization’s activities must be answered.  This is in addition to a two year budget ( new organizations) or three years of financial history ( existing organizations) and a written narrative essay outlining the organization’s programs, both current and planned, that will advance the organization’s exempt purpose. Add to that copies of supporting schedules and documentation and you have a basic application package.

The information requested on a Form 1023-EZ relates to more generalized questions of structure and compliance. No written budgets or narratives are required.

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO COMPLETE FORM 1023 ?

As stated in another answer, IRS Form 1023 is 29 pages long, plus required schedules and attachments. While every organization does not have to complete every page, a typical application package is between 50-100 pages of material. More important, however, is the amount of time required to complete the package.  The IRS estimates a preparation time of well over 100 hours for a novice to prepare Form 1023.

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We have religiously followed what needs to be done and we are ready to move on to the next level.  A piece of thought to share with our town organizations- if you plan to be a 501 (c) (3) entity, make sure that you fully understand what it is and once you get approval of your application, make sure that you comply and accordingly use it or you will loose it.

See you all on November 15, 2015 and keep tune to www.pbusa1.com.

Sincerely,

Eddie Ferrer
President
Pangasinan Brotherhood-USA, Inc.

Dear Kabaleyans, Fellow Pangasinenses,

Early this morning of October 25, 2015, our time clock just turned back an hour giving us an extra allowance to sleep. Give and take, we are coming closer to our year end holidays.  ” Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year ”

That being said, I somehow energized myself to keep my work wheels rolling as I prepare my administrative portfolio ( covering the various activities of my term of office ) ready for transition and transfer to our incoming president – Lino (Jun) Caringal Jr.

Before we continue – Here’s the BREAKING NEWS!!!
PLEASE JOIN OUR GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING ON NOVEMBER 15, 2015 – SUNDAY, 1:00 – 5:00 P.M., MARRIOTT COURTYARD, 5865 KATELLA AVE., CYPRESS, CA 90807.  WE ENCOURAGE EVERYONE TO ATTEND AND PARTICIPATE IN OUR LAST GENERAL MEETING FOR 2015 AS WE USHER IN PB-USA’S EXCITING PROFILE IN 2016 AND A GREAT TIME TO MEET OUR NEW MEMBERS. PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD.  LISTEN TO THE GOOD NEWS !!!

Although heavily engaged with our regular livelihood business schedules, Lino and I took our combined initiatives and efforts to meet for a comprehensive analysis and review as to the continuance of established project activities and planning of new projects.  I can safely share that we had two meaningful and constructive three (3) hour sessions discussing, evaluating, assessing, and summing up conclusive and reasonable resolutions for submission to the board and general membership.

Above executive project factors will be presented as a live thesis during our November 15 general membership meeting so everyone can have a good insight on what transpired during my administration and concurrently have a good hindsight on what is forthcoming on Lino’s term of office.  The methodology of our project conceptions will be explained in a simplified, analytical, and logical format for everyone’s easy understanding.

By November 15, our in-coming President – Lino Caringal Jr. will be ready to submit his tentative cabinet for official presentation on December 12, 2015.

December 12, 2015 is our special holiday event at the Cerritos Performing Arts.  Please reserve and keep this date on your calendars.  Tickets for the event were disbursed and still open for registration and reservation up to November 15, 2015.  Please try your best to pay your tickets by November 15.

For now, I can only sneak in Lino’s appointment of Neil Estrada as his Executive Vice President.  As we all know, by now, Neil Estrada and Bong Soriano are the Next Gen members of the Board.  Both have exciting agendas in their respective portfolios for PB-USA.  We expect a lot of new members will be attending our November 15 meeting. My say to my associate old guards, let’s all be there with them on November 15.

Here’s another recipe in the oven, a Project Management Council and a Media Advisory Council will be added to the executive role of engagement. Know more about it on November 15, 2015.

Be the best as you can be and let’s all be together on November 15, 2015  !!!!

Sincerely,

Eddie Ferrer
President
Pangasinan Brotherhood USA – Inc.

It almost seems like that at the blink of an eye the term of PBUSA president Eddie Ferrer has ended. His term was incredibly productive and monumental. I’m excited about the incoming president, Jun Caringal, because I have a feeling that with his committment, discipline and the fondness for PBUSA we will also see a lot of great things from his leadership.

I recently elevated my involvement with PBUSA. Along with Neil Estrada, one of the new board members, I am looking forward to being a big part in helping to expand the involvement of PBUSANextGen.

The PBUSA Foundation will only thrive if it can somehow involve the
NextGen group(1645 years old), raise the awareness of fundraising and reaching out to other Pangasinan related organization to collaborate in small activities. Activities that will create a “connection” between each group.

I am excited because most of this can be done with social media. As you all probably already know, social media CAN BE an educational, unifying, informative and creative tool to form a “connection”. A connection that can help “keep in touch” with a loved one in another state or counry, network for finding a job, organize a charitable activity helping Filipinos or support a Filipino business or an up and coming Filipino artist and so on. All of this with that one common denominator which is Pangasinanfull
of tradition, culture and camaraderie.

Stay tuned everyone. We might end up surprising a lot of people. Click this link and see what I am talking about. This is where it all begins. www.pbusa1.com. What are you waiting for? As they say “there is no better time than the present”. Visit www.pbusa1.com.

Be Well, Be Thankful and Be Great.
Ferdinand “Bong” Soriano

MELLIE B. SORIANO
Chairman of The Board
2012 -2013 Overview
February 1, 2014
Nov. 2011 was indeed a very special year in the history of Pangasinan Brotherhood-USA as 501C (3) organization.
On this day – the PB-USA held its election and elected its new set of officers and Board Of Directors.
On that day – we elected a new President who has many years of experience in the field of industry and running his own business. Someone who has a large network of professionals he has cultivated though the years.
This person is very passionate about helping other people become successful and most importantly someone who has the vision of leading PB-USA to be an organization that will enrich the lives of its members and mind you – he has the capability to do so.
Ladies and Gentlemen – the person I am referring to is non- other that the President of PB-USA Mr. Eddie Ferrer.
Then of course we proceeded  and elected the PB-USA, Inc. Board member led by yours truly as the Chairman of the Board. .
PB-USA- Inc. became a 501C(3) organization during the term of PB- USA Past President Mr. Dan Nino.
As the governing body of any non-profit organization – the Board Of Directors has to re-visit our by-laws and made sure that the PB-USA, Inc. is in confirmation with  the rules and regulations as a 501C (3) organization.
We made some resolutions and amendments, deletions and additions of the current by-laws of the PB-USA, Inc. and of course all these were presented to the general membership and was overwhelmingly approved.
The current By-laws can be requested from the PB-USA-Inc. with certain condition and criteria.
Several meetings, special meetings from both the Executive branch and the Board of Directors then followed  – emphasis on the following matters to name a few:
1. How to make the PB-USA- Inc. the best 501C(3) organization there is.
2. Fundraising, Fundraising, Fundraising and more Fundraising.
During one of the Board meeting a lot of Fundraising  suggestion were discussed – among which are the following:
1. Raffle
2. Trip  to Casinos
3. Beauty Contest
Raffle – We were very successful with this fundraising – the PB- USA, Inc. made a substantial amount to carry out our mission.
Trip to Casinos – again we were able to raise a nice chunk of dinero.
Beauty Contest – Oh what a night that was. Congratulations to all the beautiful young ladies who participated and most importantly to the parents – thank you very much. Of course – how can I forget the handsome Emcee that night – non-other than Bong Soriano – good job Bong.
Also kudos to all those who in one way or another have helped the Beauty contest a success.
1. Mr. & Mrs. Leo Arce and Family – Director of the beauty contest.
2. The parents of the beauty contestant themselves.
3.  Mr. & Mrs. Roger Cabal for the awesome and beautiful decorations.
4. Most importantly to all our patrons, donors, guests, relatives and friends -and to everyone who were present – thank you.
Of course – let us not forget that PB-USA’s main mission is to sponsor deserving students from our Province Of Pangasinan to fulfill their dreams and we will continue to do just that. With the help of each and every one of us we have sponsored scholars from different towns of Pangasinan. Some of them are now professional.
Of course- things were not as easy they seems to be- problems were encountered along the way and that is to be expected.
Problems did not stop PB-USA, Inc. to continue its mission. Our very abled and generous President – Eddie Ferrer thought of having a trade show seminars and WALLA – the 1st trade seminar (How to Start Import Export Business) was launched – at the Long Beach Marriott Hotel. Prominent guest speaker were in attendance among them were;
1. Representative from Federal Food Administration
2. Logistics and Transportation Director Of Marketing
3.  Representative  of California Board of Equalization
4. And our very own Consul General of Los Angeles Helen Barbers Dela Vega.
The 1st Trade and Product Sourcing and manufacturing seminars was created to help our Kabaleyan in our Province of Pangasinan better their livelihood & to help introduce their products in the global market. It is also established for the following reason:
1. Bring awareness to the many of one of kind product that were made in the Philippines.
2. Help establish profitable business relationship between entrepreneur and the local manufacturing companies in the town and cities of Pangasinan.
3. Bottom-line – the PB-USA, Inc. is committed to help our people in our beloved province of Pangasinan.
Sept, 21, 2013 came the 2nd phase Trade Product Sourcing and Manufacturing Seminar. This time it was held at our very own Leisure Coast resort – Bonuan, Binloc Dagupan City.
Again, prominent guest were in attendance and invited.
Among them:
1. Hon. Board Member Ranjit Shahani and Clemente Arboleda.
2. Our Friend Mr. Raffy Barraan – Provincial administrator.
3. Rev. Monsignor Sabangan
4. Mr. Roger Oriel – Owner and Publisher of Asian Journal
5. Atty. Virgil Sy – CEO of American Ranch
6. Mr. Felix Lopez- Pres. of Fil-Am Chamber of Commerce South West Corridor Cerritos, California to name a few.

This 2nd seminars was an event that mark the first of its kind produced by the Pangasinan Brotherhood – USA, Inc. The event was about entrepreneurship, social responsibility and exploring possibilities.
I remember that there was entertainer from the 1950″s saying that if opportunity is not knocking – build a door.

This quotation is what the PB-USA, Inc. is exactly trying to do. PB- USA, Inc. is trying to create opportunities for the Province of Pangasinan, the people of Pangasinan and both Pangasinan and United States member to become entrepreneur – and lastly for the world to see what the Province of Pangasinan can do for the world.
Once again this event was produced by a leader who had a tremendous amount of opportunity to help many people of different level from our province of Pangasinan. – this leader is none other than the President Eddie Ferrer.

Let us give him a very, very warm of applause.
Of course there were more activities and event that had happened during our first term of office 2012- 2013 and to name a few
1. Launching of Ex President Fidel Ramos book signing.
2. Our Annual Christmas Party
3. And many More.

In conclusion 2012 – 2013 were very challenging 2 years and yet fruitful in the history of PB-USA, Inc. as a 501C(3) charitable organization.
Then come Nov. 9, 2013 and you the general membership elected the new nine (9) Board members of the PB-USA, Inc.

Being elected again as the chairman of the Board for the year 2014-2015 – I will assure you that we will not stop but only continue to do the best we can to leave – up to your expectation.
The newly elected Board have elected the new President – once again -non – other than  Mr. Eddie Ferrer and yours truly as the Chairman Of The Board.

On behalf of all the following newly elected Board members – I ‘d like to thank you for once again  giving us the opportunity to serve you – The PB-USA, Inc.
Mr. Eddie C. Ferrer – President elect and Board Member.
Mrs. Lina Cabal – Vice Chairman of the Board
Mrs. Rhenee M. Coquia – board Secretary
Mrs. Nieves Coquia – Board Member and Membership chairman
Mr. Lino Caringal – Board Member and Executive Vice President
Mrs. Lydia Ceralde – Board Member and Scholarship Chairman
Mr. Ely Turingan – Board Member
Mrs. Elie Madrid – Board Member

At this point I am sure each and every one of us knew what destruction typhoon Yolanda has brought to the Philippines – specially the Visayan regions.
President Eddie Ferrer have the following proposed resolution which were overwhemtly approved by the Board of Director:
1) Help a small Diocese in the Province of Samar – the town of Borongan in cooperation of Fr. Ven who is   from Samar. Mechanics and details of this matter are almost in its finishing stages.
2) .Disbursement quota in the amount of $ 3000.00 for the construction of one unit house for the homeless. (Be it know that the $ 3000.00 was donated by EC Ferrer CHB, Inc. owned by Pres. Eddie Ferrer) This project is in Manmana GK Villasis, Pangasinan and for your information the money was already wired last t Jan. 21, 2014.
3). Of course we will forget our deserving scholar from Pangasinan.

This is all for now and stay tuned – more to come !

Thank You and God Bless us all

Mellie B. Soriano – Chairman Of the Board

Welcome Speech – Trade, Product Sourcing and Manufacturing – 01-26-2013

Mr.  Carlos Martinez Tomatis  Division – Vice President ABF Global Supply Chain Services, Inc. Consul General Helen Barber Dela Vega, Rev. Ven Amidar ,Anna Benevente ,President Eddie Ferrer, members of the Pangasinan Brotherhood USA, distinguished guests and invited guest, ladies and gentlemen –

I am very excited this morning to extend a very warm welcome to all of you to this wonderful event, here at the Long Beach Marriott. This event will give you a glimpse of the tremendous potential of doing business in the Philippines, more specifically, in the cities and Towns of Pangasinan and neighboring provinces. As chairman of the board of PBUSA and on behalf of all the board members of PBUSA, we are glad that you are all here and ready to discover the possibilities of partnering with the various cottage industries in the cities and Towns  of Pangasinan. Welcome to the Trade-Product Sourcing and Manufacturing seminar.

We hope that this event will create genuine interest in Philippine products … bring awareness to the many one of kind products that are made in Pangasinan … and help establish profitable  business relationships between entrepreneurs and the local manufacturing companies in the Cities and Towns  of Pangasinan. Imagine the possibilities. (Doesn’t that sound exciting?)

Organizing this event was not easy. Only someone who has many years of experience in the import/export industry and running his own business, someone who has a large network of professionals he has cultivated through the years, someone who is passionate about helping other business people become successful, and lastly, someone who has the vision of leading PBUSA to be an organization that enriches the lives of its members.  The individual who was responsible for bringing all of this together is none other than our very own Eddie C. Ferrer, President of EC Ferrer Custom Broker and Forwarding Company and the current president of PBUSA. Inc. We thank you, Eddie.

When I first heard of his proposal to organize this event, I knew that it was not going to be easy. Regardless, the rewards of putting up such an event would be undeniably great for all in attendance and associated with the event. The PBUSA board members gave their full support to make this event a reality. This event is timed just right. According to a major newspaper in the Philippines, an article which ran on December 12, 2012, it stated that Citibank and HSBC are forecasting a bright 2013 for the Philippines. Some of the points mentioned were increasing growth in private consumption… wise government spending and investing… and a resilient remittance industry. It was also mentioned that the investment in public infrastructure could very well be the medium-term “game changer “for the Philippines. Now is the right time to explore what could be a very profitable venture in the cities and Towns of Pangasinan.

We hope that by the end of this seminar, you too will feel the excitement. Again, on behalf of the board members of PBUSA…..WELCOME AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENDANCE!