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As they took their oath of office so help me God…

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Their right hands were raised as they recited the oath of office—in solemnity and grace—so help me God. These officers have their own individual leadership styles; yet, they can pledge to work together towards one common ground and one common goal.

The ISAH’s slogan: “Working together to Rebuild our communities and Our Homeland” combined with the theme: Taldiap Ti Probinsia Ti Ilocos Sur” [A Glimpse of Ilocos Sur Province”.]

Witnessed by guests and Friends of Ilocos Surian: Jean Jeremiah, Angie Santiago, Baybee Ablan, Alex Vergara, Jesse Pascual, Fred Quibol; former Mrs. Hawaii Filipina Jema Geronimo and husband Mel; Angel Dytioco, Mrs. Dytioco, Larry Ramirez, Connie Ramirez, others

The oath-taking was officiated by acting Consul General Roberto Bernardo, and the guest speaker is US Senator Brian Schatz.

President Danny Villaruz, from Rancho, Santa, Ilocos Sur. A community leader, a retired senior auditor of the Hawaii State Dept. of Taxation; volunteer and businessman. He is the longest serving president ever since November 2001 as he was elected in interim capacity until he was officially sworn in into office on February 22, 2002 by then Ilocos Sur Governor DV Savellano. He was awarded “Director at large” by the OFCC. He is a member of the Order of the Knights of Rizal-Hawaii Chapter.

First Vice President Estrella Pada Taong is from Sinait, Ilocos Sur. A businesswoman, community leader, former district supervisor. She was UFCH Progress Awardee for Entrepreneurship. Co-organizer of the Sinait National High School Alumni Association of Hawaii and served as First President; co-organizer of the Annak Ti Sinait Iti Hawaii, Sinaitenians International & Global Network; Gumil Oahu. OFCC director.

Second Vice President Leticia Dar Dalit is from Sta. Maria, Ilocos Sur, president of Sta. Marians of Hawaii,

Recording Secretary Loida Alimboyoguen Yamamoto is from Cabaroan East, Vigan City, community leader, OFCC secretary, Vigan Ass’n vice president, co-chair for the Santacruzan 2014 sponsored by the FilCom Center’s 22nd Filipino Fiesta.

Corresponding Secretary Davelyn Ancheta Quijano is from Teppeng, Sinait, Ilocos Sur- Mrs. ISAH 2008-2012, participant in the Ilocos Surian Medical and Homecoming Mission, Sinait Medical Mission, president of Sinait National High School Ass’n of Hawaii, former OFCC director, realtor associates

Treasurer Rose Rosaline Sabangan is from Cabugao, Ilocos Sur, Community Service Volunteer, UFCH Progress Awardee-Community Volunteer, retired bank officer and financial consultant.

Assistant treasurer Lina Barnachea Mercado is from Santa, Ilocos Sur, businesswoman, community leader,

Auditor Alice Castaneda is from Lapog, San Juan Ilocos Sur, president of San Juan Lapog Association of Hawaii, owner of Videorama

Assistant Auditor Emmie Villaruz is from Santa, Ilocos Sur, officer, Santanians Assn of Hawaii, USA,

Public Relations Officer (PRO) Romulo Basuel is from Sinait, Ilocos Sur, former district supervisor, Dept. of Education, Division of Ilocos Sur

Public Relations Officer [PRO] Antonio Ipalari is from Sinait, Ilocos Sur. President of the Annak Ti Sinait Iti Hawaii. Served as chairman of the ISAH Green Revolution Contest.

Sgt.-at-arms: Art Abinsay of Vigan Ass’n of Hawaii; Jaime Dalit of Sta. Marians of Hawaii;  Nemesio Dar, Sta. Marians of Hawaii;  Al Sabangan of Cabugao Sons & Daughters Ass’n of Hawaii;  Paul Taong of Magsingal, Lapog, Sinait.

Director at large as the representative of their respective unit organizations: Antonio Ipalari, Davelyn Quijano, Veronica Esteban, Alice Castaneda, Armi Farinas, Roger Tapat, Tessie Aganon, Jenny Quezon, Dr. Julius Soria, Louie Funtanilla, Dr. Ignacio Torres, Leticia Dalit, Maria Cristina, White Edgar Fernandez.


Advisers: Felipe Abinsay, Jr., Ben Cabreros, Romy Cachola, Maria Etrata, Loiue Funtanilla, Al Sabangan, Dr. Charlie Y. Sonido, Engr. Carlito Soria, Dr. Ignacio Torres, Amado Yoro.
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