PIBBA Announces Newly-elected Officers!

Congratulations newly-elected PIBBA International Officers! Pictured L-R: Dr. Jose Q. Cruz, Historian; Gloriana M. Sepe Teuira, Secretary; Rosa Salas Palomo, Treasurer; Alister Tolenoa, President; Theresa "Ewy" Taitano, President-Elect; and Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera, Webmaster.  Not pictured is Masa-Aki Emesiochl, Immediate Past President.

Condolences for Marcus Rosario

The PIBBA family extends its deepest condolences and sympathies to the family of Marcus Rosario of Pohnpei, cousin of former PIBBA Teacher of the Year, Dr. Gregorio Tainatongo, and uncle of PIBBA Webmaster, Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera.  Rosario left this Earth on July 5, 2014.  He will always be remembered. God Bless him and his family. May he rest in peace.


We will always remember in our hearts, Marcus Rosario...

Rosario Family Gathering/Sakau Ceremony in Pohnpei.  Pictured L-R:  John Rosario; Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera, PIBBA Webmaster; Marcus Rosario (seated); Augusta Rosario; and Clara Rosario.  In spirit was Dr. Rivera's great-great grandfather, Ignacio Rosario Tainatongo.   

Rosario Family Gathering with Friends in Guam.  Pictured L-R front row:  John Rosario; Dr. Gregorio "Greg" Tainatongo, former PIBBA Teacher of the Year; and Augusta Rosario Palik.  Second row:  Albert Caasi, Johnston Palik, PIBBA Webmaster Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera, Fausto Rivera, Eric Agar, Rosario, Lynda Hernandez-Avilla, Salvador Avilla, Elane Corazon, Catherine Diniega, and Christina Flores.

Condolences for Pedro Camacho Sablan

The PIBBA family extends its deepest condolences and sympathies to the family of Pedro Camacho Sablan, father-in-law of former PIBBA International Historian, Frances Sablan. He turned 91 on June 29, 2014. He will never be forgotten. God Bless him and his family. May God rest his soul.

33rd Annual PIBBA International Conference Meaningful!

The 33rd Annual Pacific Islands Bilingual Bicultural Association (PIBBA) Conference was a success! The conference theme, "I Lingguåhi, I Kuttura, I Haligen I Taotao-ta ~ Mwaliyasch, Kkoosch, Alleghul Aramasasch ~ The Language, The Culture, The Pillars of Our People" was highlighted in each of the conference days from June 22-26, 2014 in Luta, CNMI. Each day featured the gathering of everyone singing the PIBBA song, which includes all the languages of the region, such as the following chorus: “Iokwe, Raan Annim, Kaselehlia, Alii, Aloha, Olomwaay, Hafa Dei, Tuwoh, Mogethin, Talofa.”

Deep gratitude goes out to all PIBBA Conference steering committee members, and all the entities that joined us to make the 32nd Annual PIBBA Conference a memorable event that will always be remembered! Un Dangkulo Na Si Yu’os Ma’ase’! Kalahngan! Kommol tata! Kinissow! Mesulang! Kammagar!

Condolences for the Flores/Taitano Families

The PIBBA family extends its deepest condolences and sympathies to the Flores family, as long-time PIBBA Guam member, Terry Flores, lost her beloved daughter, Jackie Taitano, on June 6, 2014.  Rosary is being prayed nightly at her daughter's residence at 8:00 p.m. in I Sengsong Road, Dededo. A sign is posted on the main road.  Her funeral will be held on Monday, June 16, 2014 at Santa Barbara Church, Dededo.  God Bless her and the family. May the dearly departed rest in peace.

Condolences for the Sachuo Family

The PIBBA family extends its deepest condolences and sympathies to the Sachuo family, as former PIBBA Guam member and University of Guam SOE Professor, Kinney Sachuo, passed away.  Rosary is being prayed nightly at 7:00 p.m. at the family residence in Mangga Court.  She will be buried June 21, 2014.  God Bless her and the family. May she rest in peace.

Condolences for Ignacia Oilouch

Ignacia Oilouch
PIBBA International Member, PLC Board Member ,and PLC Former Chair/Vice-Chair 

The PIBBA family extends its deepest condolences and sympathies to the family of Ignacia Oilouch, former PIBBA International member and Palau Language Commission (PLC) Board Member.  Oilouch left this Earth on May 27, 2014.  She served as the first Board Member of the newly-established Palau Language Commission.on September 16, 2009.  She also served as the PLC Chair and Vice-Chair in 2012.  We are grateful for her contribution to preserve the Palauan language.  God Bless her and the family.  May she rest in peace.

We will always remember our dear friend and colleague, Ignacia Oilouch...