PIBBA International Officers Present at West Visayas State University Conference

PIBBA International Officers Dr. Jose Q. Cruz (Historian) and Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera (Webmaster) presented their papers at the West Visayas State University Research Conference on Globalization and Sustainability held Aug. 14-16, 2012 at the Sarabia Manor Hotel and Convention Center in Iloilo, Philippines. Salamat!

Pictured L-R:  Dr. Jose Q. Cruz, Dr. Catherine E. Stoicovy, and Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera.

 

Pictured L-R:  Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera and Dr. Jose Q. Cruz.

PIBBA Gathering

Pacific Islands Bilingual Bicultural Association (PIBBA) members gathered together for a banana split treat upon the arrival of Senator Shelten G. Neth, PIBBA Immediate Past President, at the Haagen Dazs parlor at the Fiesta Resort in Tumon, Guam.

PIBBA Announces Newly-elected Officers!

Congratulations newly-elected PIBBA International Officers! Front row L-R: Dr. Jose Q. Cruz, Historian; Rosa Salas Palomo, Treasurer; and Shelten G. Neth, Immediate Past President. Back row L-R: Illuminanda "Lumi" Bermudes, Secretary; Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera, Webmaster; and Masa-Aki Emesiochl, President-Elect. Not pictured is Peter Onedera, PIBBA International President.

31st Annual International PIBBA Conference Snapshots

Pohnpei cultural presentation during the PIBBA Conference

PIBBA morning gathering prior to the Keynote speech

L-R: Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera, Elcid Joseph, Rickson Higgins, and Dr. Jose Q. Cruz.

L-R: Dr. Jose Q. Cruz, Zander Refilong, Senator Shelten G. Neth, and Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera.

PIBBA participants gear up for the conference

Dr. David Hough, PIBBA Keynote Speaker

PIBBA participants gather together after the evening keynote speech by Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera.

Congratulations newly-elected PIBBA International Officers! Front row L-R: Dr. Jose Q. Cruz, Historian; Rosa Salas Palomo, Treasure; and Shelten G. Neth, Immediate Past President. Back row L-R: Illuminanda "Lumi" Bermudes, Secretary; Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera, Webmaster; and Masa-Aki Emesiochl, President-Elect.

Rosario family gathering with Dr. Rivera, Clara Rosario, and Dr. Greg Tainatongo.

Pohnpei passes the key to Guam for PIBBA's next Conference in 2013. L-R: Dr. Jose Q. Cruz and Joseph Villazon, Director of Pohnpei Department of Education.

Dr. Mauricio scheduled to attend the 31st PIBBA Conference

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

Condolences for Angustia Baza Tainatongo Rivera

 
The PIBBA family extends its deepest condolences and sympathies to the family of Angustia Baza Tainatongo Rivera, our PIBBA friend and sister of PIBBA Guam Chapter and International Member, Dr. Gregorio "Greg" Tainatongo and mother of longtime PIBBA supporter and GDOE educator, Eloise "El" Rivera Sanchez. "Auntie Uta/Angie" left this earth on April 15, 2012. She was 77. She will always be remembered. God Bless her and her family. May she rest in peace.

Rosary is being said at 6:00 p.m. at San Juan Bautista Catholic Church, Ordot. Last respects will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. on April 28, 2012 at San Juan Bautista Church. Mass will be held at 1:00 p.m. and interment will follow at the Guam Memorial Park, Leyang Barrigada.

PIBBA Discount on United Airlines Airfare

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.