PIBBA Guam Conducts Story Hour at Nieves M. Flores Hagatna Library

In celebration of CHamoru Month, the PIBBA Guam Chapter conducted the Saturday Story Hour at the Nieves M. Flores Hagatna Public Library on March 10, 2012. The children were treated to cultural stories and weaving. PIBBA Guam Chapter Treasurer Julie Villagomez demonstrated her weaving talent and created grasshoppers with the children who were captivated by weaving of coconut leaves. Additional PIBBA volunteerism at the Hagatna Public Library will take on March 17, 24, and 31. Enjoy the following snapshots taken during this event!

The following is PIBBA's Saturday Story Hour Schedule:

March 10, 2012
1. Helen Pangelinan, Ha Panas Gue I Biha, song
2. Julie Villagomez, CHamoru legend/story, cultural art


March 17, 2012
1. Dr. Arn Diaz, CHamoru story, cultural art
2. Dr. Una Nabobo-Baba's class, Assorted CHamoru stories/cultural art
3. Julia Shore, CHamoru story, cultural art
4. Toni Salas, CHamoru story, cultural art
5. Lois Gumataotao, CHamoru story, cultural art
6. Dr. Matilda N. Rivera, CHamoru story, cultural art
7. Dr. Jose Q. Cruz, CHamoru story, cultural art


March 24, 2012
1. Liz Reyes, Si Sirena, song
2. Dr. Greg Tainatongo, CHamoru esotoria, Tinifok
3. Professor Palomo, CHamoru story, cultural art
4. Zander Refilong, CHamoru story, cultural art
5. Liz Langas, CHamoru story, cultural art
6. Barbara Benavente, CHamoru story, cultural art
7. Barbara Manibusan, CHamoru story, cultural art


March 31, 2012
1. Professor Palomo's Intermediate CHamoru class, CM202, CHamoru stories/legends, cultural arts, crafts, songs, etc.
2. Julie Villagomez, CHamoru story, cultural art

PIBBA Guam Website Launched

PIBBA Guam Chapter announced that it has created its very own website: http://pibbaguam.blogspot.com to archive its various events. The webmaster, Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera, is also the webmaster for PIBBA International. Congratulations, PIBBA Guam Chapter, on the creation of your new website!

2012 PIBBA Conference Invitation

Click on the image above to view the PIBBA Conferenceinvitation letter from PIBBA President Shelten G. Neth.

PIBBA and CM202 UOG Students to Kickoff CHamoru Month

The Hagatna Public Library will kick off CHamoru Month with cultural CHamoru legends/stories during its Saturday Story Hour. It will also hold cultural arts, songs, dance, and weaving activities conducted by the Pacific Islands Bilingual Bicultural Association (PIBBA) and the UOG CM202 Intermediate CHamoru II class from 10:00 a.m. to noon. Free to the public.

31st Annual International PIBBA Conference to be held in Pohnpei, FSM

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31st Annual International PIBBA Conference

PACIFIC LANGUAGES AND CULTURES: PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE
MASHEN OH TIAK EN PACIFIC: AIO, RAHN WET, OH LAKAPW!

Monday-Friday, June 25-29, 2012 Nett Elementary School POHNPEI, FSM

Sponsored by: Pacific Islands Bilingual Bicultural Association (PIBBA) International and Pohnpei Chapter
The PIBBA Conference is an annual event in which Western Pacific educators are provided with opportunities for professional growth and cultural enrichment. This year's conference offers a wonderful selection of traditional, innovative, and practical workshops, presented by creative and imaginative educators and cultural leaders from the Pacific islands.

PIBBA Conference Chair:

Shelten G. Neth, President, PIBBA International
. .... For information, e-mail Shelten at chairman@mail.fm or pibba.international@gmail.com

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. Download Registration Form . . Download Presentation Form . Download Exhibit Form . Download Indigenous Teacher of the Year Packet . Download Pioneer of the Year Packet

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Click on the image above to view the 2012 PIBBA Conference invitation letter from President Shelten G. Neth.

Click on the image above to view the acceptance letter from Dr. Rufino Mauricio, Secretary, Department of Education, FSM National Government.   

We are pleased to announce that PIBBA Conference participants will be given a special discount. However, you must make the reservation at your local United Airlines office on or before June 13, 2012. When making a reservation, mention the respective reservation code for your island. Click here to view details of the special United Airlines discount.

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Condolences for Judge Ramon Diaz

The PIBBA family extends its deepest condolences and sympathies to the family of Judge Ramon V. "Pappy" Diaz, our PIBBA friend and father-in-law of PIBBA Guam Chapter President-Elect Dr. Arlene Camacho Salas Diaz. Pappy left this earth on January 15, 2012. He leaves behind "Mammy", his wife of 64 years, and 9 children, Marilu Martinez, Mariles Benevente, MariLen Artero, MariBel Chandler, MariAnn Carr, MariCar Davis, Tony, Vince and Ramon "Butch" Diaz. Pappy is now eternally joined with Carlos Diaz, his eldest son and the late husband of Dr. Arn Diaz. He retired from the Superior Court of Guam. He served on the bench from 1980 until 1994. He was the first Filipino appointed to the Guam Judiciary. He was also a Catholic deacon. He will always be remembered. God Bless him and his family. May he rest in peace. Masses are held nightly at the Agana Cathedral Basilica at 6:00 p.m., followed by the rosary at 6:30 p.m.

The funeral mass will be at 1:00 pm at the Hagatna Cathedral Basilica, on  Wednesday, January 25, 2012.  Viewing will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.  For those who live in the Dededo area, you can come pay respects at the Santa Barbara Church, Tuesday evening during the Deacon's Vigil, 7:00 p.m. -9:00 p.m.  

PIBBA/Ginen I Hila Story Hour at the Hagatna Public Library

PIBBA, in conjunction with Ginen I Hila, will be providing storytelling/arts and crafts on February 4, 11, 18, and 25 at the Hagatna Public Library. The story hour is from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Join us for a culturally-enriched celebration of stories!