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Bowling Us Over

Jun (Lydio) Trasporto (ADB 1978–1989) grew up at the employees housing compound of La Carlota Sugar Central in Negros Occidental, where his father was employed. He was inspired by hardhelmeted men, so he took up Mechanical Engineering at the University of Iloilo, graduating in 1976. In 1978, he moved to Manila and joined ADB, where he met his future wife, Malou Dimaguila. They both stayed for 11 years before migrating to Canada. Before he left, Jun was already making waves in the local bowling leagues.

The Barangay OBG

Some 30 years ago, a sistership of 20 was formed, among Connie Baylon, Adel Burgos, Nieves Callanta, Lou de Belen, Citas Diaz, Lita Gamboa, Shawn Gochangco, Tess Gonzales, Layda Llamanzares, Dita Medina, Virgie Nadal, Pining Ocampo, Amy Puno, Tess Pusta, Ched Rana, Lulu Roa, Tess Salazar, Albertine Santi, Edna Santiago, and Ruby Sioson. The common thread that bound us together was being part of the former Operations Department.

Lifeboats—AFE Helps Manila Flood Victims

Editor’s note: In the wake of the devastating floods caused by typhoon Ondoy (Ketsana) in Metro Manila on 26 September 2009, AFE members responded generously to AFE’s appeal for funds to alleviate the suffering, donating a total of P527,248 (about $11,400). AFE passed on P330,915 of this to ADB’s Staff Community Fund (SCF) to assist very poor families in Manila who remained seriously affected by the floodwaters in late 2009 and early 2010. In addition, P196,333 was given to flood-affected AFE members who needed assistance.

Assisting the Poorest

David Parker (ADB 1976–2004)

The money that was provided through the SCF was given to two well-organized channels, the Virlanie Foundation, Inc. in Quiapo (P55,000) and the New Faith Family Children’s Home in Cainta, Metro Manila (P275,915), for assisting many poor families who remained seriously affected by the floods.

Rescuing Our Own: AFE Members Under Water

Gam de Armas

Friday, 25 September—the rains start, then increase in intensity Saturday morning. Reports of flooding fill the airwaves as the waters reach waist- and then neck-deep even in areas not normally prone to flooding.

Sunday, 27 Sept, 11:00—I text all 15 group coordinators and subcoordinators, asking their status and to contact their members, especially those living in low-lying areas, to find out their situations and if they needed help. No response from the East Group, so I start calling them, but have limited success.

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