
PSAA members meet at the home
of Board member Hans Groot, November 2007

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(above) PSAA
and PCAFPD board members meet in Batangas, March 2007
The PCAFPD Scholars & Alumni Association (PSAA)
held its first
meeting, June 24-25, 2006 in Los Baños, Laguna.
L to R: Aristelo Asilo, Marlon Pura, Marvin Lloyd Vecinal,
Maricyl Flores, Farah Grace Moleno, Jackielou Solamillo, Rachel
Delfin, & Rico Ancog.
GRADUATE NEWS....
Edwin Valientes,
Batanes, B.A. Anthropology, 2005; Current graduate student of
Archeology

Edwin is pursuing his Master's
degree in Archeology at UP, Diliman.
Check out his website for
updates on archeological digs in Kalinga, Ifugao, Mindoro, and
Batanes:
http://edwinvalientes.multiply.com/photos
Alma Roux, Mountain
Province, B.A. Social Science, 2005
Graduate Alma Roux (second from left), her mother, and cousin
visited with PCAFPD staff, Martha Lucero (far right) in Manila in June
2005.
"Every piece of knowledge is truly making me a better person. I was
not just learning the lessons taught in school; I was also learning
the lessons of life."--Alma Roux, 2005
Jeff Factora, Cagayan,
B.S. Computer Science, 1994
I've found a home here at the Department of Agriculture which has a
mandate of providing food security, modernization of the agriculture
sector and people empowerment. My main task is to help in the
planning of our agency's budget, programs and evaluate its impact on
farmers and fisherfolk. I applied for a Master's program in
Applied Business Economics major in Food Systems Management at the
University of Asia and the Pacific under the scholarship of our
agency. Right now I'm on study leave for 2 years. It was
the PCAFPD that helped me gain a firm foundation on my education. I
am glad and very honored to be a scholar.
Rhea
Cinco-Balato, B.S. Business Administration, 1992
After I graduated from U.P. in
1992 and experienced working for two years, I proceeded to study law
at San Beda College. I've been into the practice of law for more
than five years now and at present, I work as a corporate/in-house
counsel of a manufacturing corporation in Makati. I got
married to Atty. Floro Balato, Jr. in 2001 and we're still waiting
for our first child until now.
I'm thankful once again to all the volunteers and officers behind
the PCAFPD for reaching out to help the less fortunate in our
country. Such a selfless deed is worthy emulating and I hope I
too can do my share in helping the PCAFPD carry out its noble
mission. the late Mr. Modesto De Jesus was like a father to me and I
will always remember him fondly.
Family of William Catubig,
Cagayan de Oro, B.S. Business Administration, 1987
William is currently a stay-at-home dad. His wife works with
the Bank of the Philippine Islands.

PCAFPD
Vice President Roland De Jesus
with
graduate scholars Segundina Latus and Narda Itong
Narda is an Airwoman in the Philippine Air Force.
Fernando Eco, Camarines
Norte, B.S. Accountancy, 2004
I dream of a Philippines who citizens who harmoniously
interact with each other, a government that is mature with a clear
vision and mission towards its people, an economy that benefits all,
and a nation that values the virtue of love, peace and unity. I
believe that a good education, utmost determination and trust in God
can make these things…into reality. Thank you very much for giving
me the chance to cultivate my skills, talents, and abilities through
sponsoring my education. You make my future bright and attainable.
Jenifer Mercado, Batangas, B.S. Engineering, 1996
Thank you for giving me the chance to have a better future. Someday
I'll share it also to others. Regards and more power to the Foundation.
Jose R. Eguia, Palawan, B.S. Elementary Education, 1995
We thank those who have made recent gifts to PCAFPD. To my dear co-scholars,
as we step out of the portals of PCAFPD, let us carry on with us the emblem
of the Foundation and let us live its principles. Let us bear in mind that
whatever we will be, the PCAFPD will always be part of us.
Riva Lavin, Northern Samar, B.S. Medical Technology, 1992
So much of my education, what I am, I owe to the PCAFPD--the
officers, sponsors, and all the men and women supporting the Foundation.
To all of you I am forever grateful.